Motorcycle crash statistics and hotspots in Thousand Oaks, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- 206
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2026
- serious or fatal
- 42
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 7
- fatal
- street with the most
- US-101
- street with the most
Where they cluster
All 10 spots, explainedIs Thousand Oaks 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: 206 motorcycle crashes were reported in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2026, 42 of them serious or fatal (7 fatal). The most were at Westlake Blvd & Potrero Rd (6). 33% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 12% involved a car turning left across the rider.
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How motorcyclists crash in Thousand Oaks
- 33% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 12% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 26% happened after dark.
What the reports show about motorcycle crashes in Thousand Oaks
- 26% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark.
- 76% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster.
- 20% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- The busiest hour was 5 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 4 crashes: something blocking the road (2) 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.
- 016 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Westlake Blvd & Potrero Rd
Falls and fixed objects
4 of 6 crashes were a fall or hitting an object, with no other vehicle involved. 50% happened after dark.
- Enter slower than feels necessary and watch for gravel, sand and diesel. Look through the bend.
- Wear bright or reflective gear and use your high beam where you can.
- 026 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
Moorpark Rd & SR-101
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.
- 038 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
US-101 & Wendy Dr
Riders hit from behind
5 of 8 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.
- 043 crashes · 2 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
El Cerrito Dr & Jeannette Ave
A mix of crash types
67% happened after dark.
- 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.
- 053 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
US-101 & Ventu Park Road Overcrossing
Falls and fixed objects
2 of 3 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.
- 063 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
US-101 & Moorpark Rd
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.
- 076 crashes
US-101 & Lynn Rd
Riders hit from behind
Police reports: in 3 of 6, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 5 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.
- 084 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
US-101 & Rancho Rd
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.
- 094 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
Thousand Oaks Blvd & Pierce Arrow Ave
A mix of crash types
Police reports: in 2 of 4, a driver didn't yield while turning left. Traffic is posted at about 40 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.
- 105 crashes
US-101 & Lynn Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
Police reports: in 2 of 5, a driver drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side. 3 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. 40% 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.
Streets with the most motorcycle crashes in Thousand Oaks
| Street | Crashes | Serious/fatal |
|---|---|---|
| US-101 | 63 | 9 |
| Thousand Oaks Blvd | 17 | 3 |
| Lynn Rd | 16 | 5 |
| Westlake Blvd | 15 | 6 |
| Moorpark Rd | 13 | 3 |
| Hillcrest Dr | 10 | 2 |
| SR-23 | 7 | 1 |
| Erbes Rd | 6 | 3 |
| Olsen Rd | 6 | 1 |
| Kimber Dr | 4 | 0 |
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 Thousand Oaks
| A driver… | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|
| drifted out of the lane or onto the wrong side | 15 | |
| didn't yield while turning left | 12 | |
| drove under the influence | 9 | |
| drove too fast for conditions | 8 | |
| started or backed up when it wasn't clear | 4 | |
| ran a stop sign or didn't yield after stopping | 4 | |
| didn't yield pulling out of a driveway or alley | 4 | |
| turned or changed lanes when it wasn't clear | 4 |
The other vehicle, where the report names one: 85 cars, 32 SUVs, 11 pickup trucks, 5 minivans and 1 bus. In 11 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 Thousand Oaks by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 35 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 34 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 42 | 9 | |
| 2026to Oct 19 | 36 | 6 |
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 Thousand Oaks
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Thousand Oaks?
- The worst spot is Westlake Blvd & Potrero Rd, with 6 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2026, 2 of them serious or fatal. Next are Moorpark Rd & SR-101 (6) and US-101 & Wendy Dr (8).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Thousand Oaks?
- 7 crashes killed someone in 206 reported motorcycle crashes in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2026, and 42 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Thousand Oaks?
- 33% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 12% involved a car turning left across the rider. 26% happened after dark.
- When and where do motorcycle crashes happen in Thousand Oaks, compared with California?
- Of 206 reported motorcycle crashes in Thousand Oaks from 2021–2026: 26% (California: 25%) of crashes happened after dark. 76% (California: 80%) were on roads posted 40 mph or faster. 20% (California: 28%) left someone seriously hurt or killed. The busiest hour was 5 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 4 crashes: something blocking the road (2) and loose material on the road (2).
- Which streets in Thousand Oaks have the most motorcycle crashes?
- By the street each police report names first, 2021–2026: US-101 (63), Thousand Oaks Blvd (17), Lynn Rd (16), Westlake Blvd (15), Moorpark Rd (13). Long, busy streets collect more crashes partly because more people use them.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Thousand Oaks each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 29, 2022: 35, 2023: 30, 2024: 34, 2025: 42, 2026 (through Oct 19): 36. 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.
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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.