Motorcycle crash statistics and hotspots in Riverside, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- 957
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 197
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 31
- fatal
- street with the most
- I-215
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explained- 1I-215 & Martin Luther King Blvd16 crashes · 5 serious or fatalClose passes and cars turning alongside
- 2Orange St & University Ave16 crashes · 1 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 16, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear.
- 3SR-91 & Tyler St16 crashes · 2 serious or fatalPolice reports: in 3 of 16, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side.
Is Riverside safe to ride a motorcycle?
This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. 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. What the records show: 957 motorcycle crashes were reported in Riverside from 2021–2026, 197 of them serious or fatal (31 fatal). The most were at I-215 & Martin Luther King Blvd (16). 19% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 13% involved a car turning left across the rider.
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How motorcyclists crash in Riverside
- 19% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 13% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 29% happened after dark.
- 11% were hit-and-run.
What the reports show about motorcycle crashes in Riverside
- 29% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 86% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 21% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
- 1% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 16 crashes: holes or deep ruts (6), a construction or repair zone (5), something blocking the road (3) and loose material on the road (2).
Set against all motorcycle crashes in California, 2021–2026. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 0116 crashes · 5 serious or fatal
I-215 & Martin Luther King Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
10 of 16 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.
- 0216 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
Orange St & University Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 3 of 16, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 25% were hit-and-run.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Ride within your sight distance and keep extra space.
- 0316 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
SR-91 & Tyler St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 16, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 7 of 16 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.
- 0412 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
I-215 & Fair Isle Dr
Riders hit from behind
Police reports: in 3 of 12, a driver turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear. 5 of 12 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.
- 0517 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-215 & Blaine St
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 5 of 17, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 8 of 17 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.
- 0613 crashes · 3 serious or fatal
I-215 & Spruce St
Riders hit from behind
5 of 13 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.
- 0711 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
I-215 & University Ave
Falls and fixed objects
4 of 11 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.
- 0812 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-215 & University Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 4 of 12, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 6 of 12 crashes were sideswipes: a vehicle alongside, typically a close pass, a right hook, or an opening car door. 42% 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.
- 098 crashes · 4 serious or fatal
SR-91 & Adams 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. 50% 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.
- 1012 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
SR-60 & Main St
Riders hit from behind
6 of 12 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.
Streets with the most motorcycle crashes in Riverside
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| I-215 | 216 | 43 |
| SR-91 | 202 | 33 |
| Van Buren Blvd | 52 | 11 |
| Arlington Ave | 37 | 11 |
| SR-60 | 37 | 6 |
| Magnolia Ave | 35 | 6 |
| Indiana Ave | 24 | 7 |
| Tyler St | 23 | 6 |
| Central Ave | 19 | 4 |
| University Ave | 15 | 2 |
Reported motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026, counted by the street each police report names first, so a crash at a corner counts toward one of its two streets. Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
What the police reports say drivers did in Riverside
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 99 | |
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 94 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 51 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 29 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 24 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 18 | |
| ran a red light | 13 | |
| turned from the wrong position | 11 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 457 cars, 118 SUVs, 101 pickup trucks, 15 truck or semis, 15 minivans and 2 buses. In 20 crashes the report says the other driver had been drinking or was on drugs.
Reported motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026. The officer names one party and one Vehicle Code section as the main cause of each crash; these are the crashes where that party was a driver. It is the officer's reading at the scene, not a court's finding, and many reports name the person on foot or on a bike instead, which we don't list.
Motorcycle crashes in Riverside by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 | 35 | |
| 2022 | 189 | 47 | |
| 2023 | 159 | 32 | |
| 2024 | 163 | 40 | |
| 2025 | 149 | 25 | |
| 2026to Oct 19 | 135 | 18 |
2026 runs to Oct 19, the newest report in the data, and police reports keep arriving for months, so it isn't a full year.
Common questions about Riverside
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Riverside?
- The worst spot is I-215 & Martin Luther King Blvd, with 16 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2026, 5 of them serious or fatal. Next are Orange St & University Ave (16) and SR-91 & Tyler St (16).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Riverside?
- 31 crashes killed someone in 957 reported motorcycle crashes in Riverside from 2021–2026, and 197 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Riverside?
- 19% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 13% involved a car turning left across the rider. 29% happened after dark. 11% were hit-and-run.
- When and where do motorcycle crashes happen in Riverside, compared with California?
- Of 957 reported motorcycle crashes in Riverside from 2021–2026: 29% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark. 86% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 21% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.). 1% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 16 crashes: holes or deep ruts (6), a construction or repair zone (5), something blocking the road (3) and loose material on the road (2).
- Which streets in Riverside have the most motorcycle crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: I-215 (216), SR-91 (202), Van Buren Blvd (52), Arlington Ave (37), SR-60 (37). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Riverside each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 162, 2022: 189, 2023: 159, 2024: 163, 2025: 149, 2026 (through Oct 19): 135. 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. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, so the real totals are higher.
Nearby cities
Source: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), 2021–2026. A report with no coordinates is placed at the intersection its street names give; reports with neither are not counted, 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 2026-10-22. How the data works.