Motorcycle crash statistics and hotspots in Seal Beach, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- 65
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 11
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
- street with the most
- I-405
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Seal Beach 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: 65 motorcycle crashes were reported in Seal Beach from 2021–2026, 11 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd (12). 29% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 23% happened after dark.
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How motorcyclists crash in Seal Beach
- 29% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 23% happened after dark.
What the reports show about motorcycle crashes in Seal Beach
- 23% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 100% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 17% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
- 2% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it.
- The reports name something about the road itself in 24 crashes: a construction or repair zone (24).
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.
- 0112 crashes · 4 serious or fatal · 2 fatal
I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 12, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 7 of 12 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.
- 025 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd
Riders hit from behind
3 of 5 crashes were rear-end: hit from behind. 80% 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.
- 036 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd
Falls and fixed objects
3 of 6 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.
- 046 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-405 & SR-22
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.
- 055 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
I-405 & SR-22
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 2 of 5 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.
- 066 crashes
I-405 & SR-22
Falls and fixed objects
3 of 6 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.
- 074 crashes
I-405 & I-605
Falls and fixed objects
4 of 4 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.
- 083 crashes
I-405 & I-605
A mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 65 mph.
- No single crash pattern stands out here. Ride within your sight distance and keep extra space.
- Traffic is fast here: at this speed you cross a junction in about a second, so scan early.
- 093 crashes
I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 3 of 3, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 3 of 3 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.
- 103 crashes
I-405 & I-605
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 2 of 3, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 3 of 3 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.
What the police reports say drivers did in Seal Beach
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 15 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 4 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 18 cars, 16 SUVs, 4 minivans, 4 pickup trucks and 1 truck or semi.
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 Seal Beach by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2026to Oct 19 | 8 | 1 |
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 Seal Beach
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Seal Beach?
- The worst spot is I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd, with 12 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2026, 4 of them serious or fatal. Next are I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd (5) and I-405 & Seal Beach Blvd (6).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Seal Beach?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 65 reported motorcycle crashes in Seal Beach from 2021–2026, and 11 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Seal Beach?
- 29% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 23% happened after dark.
- When and where do motorcycle crashes happen in Seal Beach, compared with California?
- Of 65 reported motorcycle crashes in Seal Beach from 2021–2026: 23% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark. 100% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 17% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 3 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.). 2% (California: 2%) were on a wet road, as the report records it. The reports name something about the road itself in 24 crashes: a construction or repair zone (24).
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Seal Beach each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 9, 2022: 9, 2023: 14, 2024: 13, 2025: 12, 2026 (through Oct 19): 8. 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.