How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents?

 Posted on March 09, 2025 in Personal Injury

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 394,351 on-road motorcycles registered in Texas in 2023. During that year, 599 motorcycle driver and passenger deaths occurred in the state due to motorcycle wrecks. Texas motorcycle crashes also caused 2,484 suspected serious injuries and 3,295 suspected minor injuries in 2023.

There is a negative bias against bikers, with many people believing that motorcyclists are always at fault for accidents. Although motorcycle riders can cause wrecks, they are not always responsible for the collisions that injure or kill them. A skilled Bexar County, TX motorcycle accident lawyer can help you pursue a personal injury or wrongful death claim to get the compensation you deserve.

Is Texas Dangerous for Bikers?

Texas consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous states for bikers. On March 4th, a motorcyclist died in San Antonio after being struck by two vehicles. A Toyota pulled onto the road right into the path of an oncoming motorcycle, which had the right of way. The collision caused the motorcyclist to fall, with his bike landing on top of him. Another vehicle hit the motorcycle and ran over its driver.

Similar accidents are common across Texas and throughout the country. Bikers are almost always thrown to the ground, sometimes directly into the path of oncoming traffic. Sadly, nearby vehicles may not be able to avoid hitting them.

What Causes Motorcycle Wrecks?

Motorcyclists and other drivers can all contribute to causing motorcycle crashes. The average car width is approximately 6 feet, and on-road motorcycles average less than 3 feet wide. A bike’s narrow profile can make it difficult for other motorists to see. The narrow width also makes lane splitting possible, which is when bikers ride between two vehicles along the lane divider.

Motorcycle tires are also narrow. Grass clippings, loose gravel, and broken pavement pose significant hazards to motorcyclists because their tires often lack sufficient traction.

In any accident, you need to have evidence proving why it happened and who was responsible if you hope to collect compensation. Most people lack the resources and knowledge to conduct a proper investigation to obtain that evidence, but your lawyer can do it for you.

What Are Common Damages in Motorcycle Wrecks?

The injuries from bike crashes are often catastrophic and life-threatening, and can include:

• Spinal cord injuries

• Road rash and deep bruising

• Head and neck injuries, including brain damage

• Multiple broken bones

• Hip, leg, ankle, and foot injuries

• Burns

If injured victims survive, they likely need extensive medical treatment and long-term care. They may be unable to work, and their bikes could be totaled. Eligible damages could include reimbursement for these and other accident-related expenses, along with compensation for different forms of pain and suffering. Wrongful death claims may provide family members with compensation for additional losses.

Just because you deserve compensation does not mean that getting it will be easy. The liable insurance company will probably fight against paying as much as they should. Your attorney will fight to help you get all you are entitled to.

Call a Knowledgeable Austin, TX Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If a motorcycle accident injured you or claimed the life of someone you love, a dedicated San Antonio, TX personal injury attorney from Alford Law PLLC can help. We only get paid if we win your case, so call 210-951-9467 or contact us online today.