Motorcycle crash hotspots in Upland, CA
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- 115
- motorcycle crashes, 2021–2025
- serious or fatal
- 31
- serious or fatal
- fatal
- 4
- fatal
Is Upland 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. What the records show: 115 motorcycle crashes were reported in Upland from 2021–2025, 31 of them serious or fatal (4 fatal). The most were at SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & San Antonio Ave (9). 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 12% involved a car turning left across the rider.
How motorcyclists crash in Upland
- 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip.
- 12% involved a car turning left across the rider.
- 26% happened after dark.
Where motorcycle crashes cluster
Spots with 3 or more reported crashes within about 250 m, worst first.
- 019 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & San Antonio Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
5 of 9 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.
- 026 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Mountain Avenue
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 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.
- 036 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Campus Ave
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.
- 043 crashes · 1 serious or fatal · 1 fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Mountain Avenue
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 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.
- 053 crashes · 2 serious or fatal
I-10 (San Bernardino Fwy) & San Antonio Avenue
A mix of crash types
Traffic is posted at about 55 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.
- 064 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Mountain Avenue
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 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 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.
- 074 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & San Antonio Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 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 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.
- 085 crashes
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Euclid Ave
Close passes and cars turning alongside
3 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.
- 093 crashes · 1 serious or fatal
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Mountain Ave
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.
- 103 crashes
SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Baseline Rd
Close passes and cars turning alongside
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.
Motorcycle crashes in Upland by year
| Year | Crashes | Serious/fatal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 35 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 32 | 10 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 7 |
Common questions about Upland
- Where do the most motorcycle crashes happen in Upland?
- The worst spot is SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & San Antonio Ave, with 9 reported motorcycle crashes from 2021–2025, 1 of them serious or fatal. Next are SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Mountain Avenue (6) and SR-210 (Foothill Fwy) & Campus Ave (6).
- How many motorcyclists were killed in Upland?
- 4 crashes killed someone in 115 reported motorcycle crashes in Upland from 2021–2025, and 31 left someone seriously hurt or killed.
- How do motorcyclists usually crash in Upland?
- 13% involved no other vehicle, usually running wide or losing grip. 12% involved a car turning left across the rider. 26% happened after dark.
- How many motorcycle crashes happen in Upland each year?
- Reported motorcycle crashes with map locations: 2021: 11, 2022: 16, 2023: 35, 2024: 32, 2025: 21. 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.