Motorcycle crash hotspots in Mission Viejo, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 67
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 18
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 5
- fatal
Is Mission Viejo safe to ride a motorcycle?
We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. The records for Mission Viejo are also incomplete: only 65% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location, so the numbers here are too low. What the records show: 67 motorcycle crashes were reported in Mission Viejo from 2021–2025, 18 of them serious or fatal (5 fatal). The most were at I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Crown Valley Parkway (6).
How motorcyclists crash in Mission Viejo
- 18% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 12% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 27% happened after dark.
- 12% were hit-and-run.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 016 crashes
I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Crown Valley Parkway
Riders hit from behind
4 of 6 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 024 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Interstate 5 To Crown Valley Parkway & Crown Valley Parkway
Riders hit from behind
2 of 4 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 50% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 034 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Oso Pkwy
Close passes and cars turning alongside
4 of 4 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
- Don't linger in drivers' blind spots, and watch for cars changing lanes or turning into driveways alongside you.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 045 crashes
I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Oso Pkwy
Riders hit from behind
4 of 5 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 053 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & La Paz Road
Close passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 3 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
- Don't linger in drivers' blind spots, and watch for cars changing lanes or turning into driveways alongside you.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 063 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Alicia Pkwy
Riders hit from behind
2 of 3 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Check your mirrors when slowing, flash your brake light, and leave an escape gap when you stop in traffic.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 073 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & La Paz Road
A mix of crash types
67% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Ride within your sight distance and keep extra space.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
Motorcycle crashes in Mission Viejo by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 7 |
Common questions about Mission Viejo
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Mission Viejo?
- The worst spot is I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Crown Valley Parkway, with 6 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025. Next are Interstate 5 To Crown Valley Parkway & Crown Valley Parkway (4) and I-5 (San Diego Frwy) & Oso Pkwy (4). These counts are too low for Mission Viejo: only 65% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location.
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Mission Viejo?
- 5 crashes killed someone in 67 reported motorcycle crashes in Mission Viejo from 2021–2025, and 18 left someone seriously hurt or killed. These counts are too low for Mission Viejo: only 65% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Mission Viejo?
- 18% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 12% involved a car turning left across the rider. 27% happened after dark. 12% were hit-and-run.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Mission Viejo each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 13, 2022: 13, 2023: 9, 2024: 17, 2025: 15. The latest year can rise as late reports come in.
- Where does this data come from?
- Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, so the real totals are higher.
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Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2025. Only crashes reported with map coordinates are counted, and many city police reports have none, so these numbers are lower than the real total. Freeway crashes are included: many motorcycle crashes in cities happen on them. Busy streets show more crashes partly because more people use them. Data last rebuilt 2026-09-22. How the data works.