Motorcycle crash hotspots in Oakland, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 317
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 75
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 21
- fatal
Is Oakland 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 Oakland are also incomplete: only 38% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location, so the numbers here are too low. What the records show: 317 motorcycle crashes were reported in Oakland from 2021–2025, 75 of them serious or fatal (21 fatal). The most were at I-880 & 29th Ave (14).
How motorcyclists crash in Oakland
- 23% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 21% happened after dark.
- 13% were hit-and-run.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 0114 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-880 & 29th Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
8 of 14 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
- 028 crashes · 3 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-80 & Powell Street
Falls and fixed objects
6 of 8 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 55 mph.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 037 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
SR-24 & SR-13
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 7 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
- 049 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-880 & Broadway
Falls and fixed objects
4 of 9 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 056 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-580 & 35th Ave
Riders hit from behind
4 of 6 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 83% 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.
- 066 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-580 & Champion St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 6 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
- 075 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-580 & Lakeshore Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
2 of 5 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 40% happened after dark. Traffic is posted at about 65 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.
- 086 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-80 & The Metering Lights
Close passes and cars turning alongside
5 of 6 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 50 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.
- 096 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
SR-24 To I-580 & Market St
Riders hit from behind
3 of 6 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.
- 108 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-880 & Oak St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 of 8 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. Traffic is posted at about 65 mph. 25% were hit-and-run.
- 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.
Motorcycle crashes in Oakland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 84 | 22 | |
| 2023 | 61 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 68 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 51 | 11 |
Common questions about Oakland
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Oakland?
- The worst spot is I-880 & 29th Ave, with 14 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 3 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-80 & Powell Street (8) and SR-24 & SR-13 (7). These counts are too low for Oakland: only 38% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location.
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Oakland?
- 21 crashes killed someone in 317 reported motorcycle crashes in Oakland from 2021–2025, and 75 left someone seriously hurt or killed. These counts are too low for Oakland: only 38% of its reported motorcycle crashes have a map location.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Oakland?
- 23% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 21% happened after dark. 13% were hit-and-run.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Oakland each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 53, 2022: 84, 2023: 61, 2024: 68, 2025: 51. 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.
Nearby cities
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.