Motorcycle Insurance in Redwood City, CA
California motorcycle coverage for Redwood City riders — liability, comp, collision, and custom parts. We compare multiple California-admitted carriers in one call.
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Quick answer
In Redwood City, 7 people were killed or injured in crashes with a motorcycle involved and 37 speed-related fatal or injury collisions were recorded in 2023 (OTS). Redwood City drivers are priced on their record, mileage, vehicle and coverage choices, and different carriers price the same driver very differently — which is why we compare, and why the free two-minute quote is the only number that is actually yours.
Local data · San Mateo County
What the state counts for Redwood City riders
Motorcycle casualties get their own line in California’s crash rankings, scored against cities the same size. This is Redwood City’s line.
- Motorcycle involved
Redwood City, 2023: 7 people were killed or injured in motorcycle-involved collisions.
55th of 103 in OTS size group C (1 = worst) — around the middle.
- Speed-related
Redwood City, 2023: 37 fatal or injury collisions were speed-related.
52nd of 103 in OTS size group C (1 = worst) — around the middle.
- 9pm to 3am
Redwood City, 2023: 32 fatal or injury collisions happened between 9pm and 3am.
33rd of 103 in OTS size group C (1 = worst) — worse than most.
Motorcycle insurance in Redwood City works differently from a car policy. California requires the same liability minimums for a motorcycle as for a car, but coverage for the bike itself, custom parts and passengers is handled separately — so the plan should fit how you actually ride.
Redwood City & San Mateo County
The average one-way commute in Redwood City runs about 25 minutes, and mileage is one of the few rating factors you can actually change. 5.4% of Redwood City commuters spend an hour or more getting to work each way, which is a different risk picture from a short local drive. 4% of Redwood City workers get to work on public transit, so plenty of people here drive occasionally rather than daily. 24% of Redwood City workers now work from home — and if your car stopped commuting, your policy should say so, because annual miles are part of the rate. The state's own crash rankings recorded 236 people killed or injured on Redwood City roads in a single year, which is the number your liability limits are really there for. 29 pedestrians were killed or injured here in the same year, and pedestrian claims are exactly where a thin liability limit runs out.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates; California Office of Traffic Safety, Crash Rankings
Driving in Redwood City
Closest DMV offices giving motorcycle tests
- Redwood City — 300 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City 94063
Source: California DMV field office list, retrieved September 21, 2026.
City population
84,292
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Insurance in Redwood City: What Local Drivers Should Know
Vehicle thefts reported to Redwood City police fell from 265 in 2022 to 139 in 2025, according to California DOJ figures. A stolen car is a comprehensive claim, not a liability one, so a liability-only policy would not pay for it.
Source: California DOJ OpenJustice — Crimes and Clearances (1985–2025)
Major routes
US-101 · I-280 · SR-84
SR-22 / DMV
We normally file your SR-22 electronically with the California DMV the same business day your policy is bound. The closest DMV field offices to Redwood City that accept proof of insurance are the Redwood City and San Mateo offices.
Carriers we write for Redwood City
National General · Bristol West · Kemper — servicio en español disponible
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a motorcycle policy in Redwood City leave out that riders assume is in?
How often does a motorcycle show up in a Redwood City crash report?
Sources: California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), CHP — California Open Data Portal (2023)
I only ride part of the year in Redwood City. Can I cancel in the off-season?
Does a speeding ticket weigh more on a motorcycle in Redwood City?
Sources: California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings — Redwood City, 2023 (derived from SWITRS)
Who pays if a driver hits my motorcycle in Redwood City and leaves?
Sources: California Office of Traffic Safety, OTS Crash Rankings — Redwood City, 2023 (derived from SWITRS)