Anderson Injury Lawyers | July 1, 2025 | Motorcycle Accidents
Texas roads carry many risks for motorcyclists. Other drivers often ignore safety rules or engage in dangerous behaviors behind the wheel. Road or weather conditions and a lack of experience on a motorcycle can also create hazards.
You can’t prevent every accident, but awareness of common causes of motorcycle accidents might help you avoid some wrecks. Continue reading to learn more about what causes most motorcycle accidents in Texas and what to do if you get into a crash on your bike.
Where Motorcycle Wrecks Happen Most
Motorcycle crashes occur often in cities, where there tends to be a higher concentration of vehicles on the road. Intersections in Houston, Dallas, and Austin see frequent wrecks; some riders do not survive these impacts. Crashes at rural intersections also cause serious injuries, since drivers tend to go faster on country roads.
Major highways, including I-35 and I-10, pose unique dangers. Heavy traffic and high speeds increase the risk of an accident, and lane changes, blind spots, and merging traffic create deadly situations.
Driver Behaviors That Endanger Riders
Many motorcycle accidents happen due to errors made by other drivers. For example, speeding shortens reaction times and increases impact force. This behavior leads to severe injuries for motorcyclists.
Distractions inside the car create more risk. Phones, GPS, and food pull focus from the road. Drivers who glance away may never see a motorcycle rider until it’s too late.
Other driver behaviors can lead to a motorcycle crash, including:
Failing to Yield
Drivers often look past motorcycles and may continue to drive as if they aren’t there. Many motorcycle crash victims report that drivers failed to yield. This behavior can cause many types of crashes, but a common one is left-turn collisions.
Left-turn collisions occur when drivers turn across the path of oncoming motorcycles. These crashes often happen at busy intersections during daylight hours. Drivers may misjudge distance or speed and pull out too early. Motorcycles approach quickly, especially when traffic clears briefly.
These crashes often cause severe injuries because riders have little protection from the impact. Helmets and protective gear reduce injury risk but do not prevent every injury. Motorcycles may strike the front or side of the turning vehicle, and that force may eject the rider from the bike.
Lane Changes Without Warning
Unsafe lane changes create another significant danger for motorcyclists. Drivers often fail to check blind spots; some ignore turn signals or change lanes without warning. These behaviors force motorcyclists to take evasive action or face a side-impact collision.
Motorcycles often travel in a driver’s blind spot. Larger vehicles, such as SUVs and trucks, have wider blind spots. Many drivers rely on mirrors without turning their heads to check their blind spots, a habit that increases the risk of an accident. Sudden lane changes may leave a rider with no escape route.
Drunk Driving
Impaired drivers continue to threaten motorcycle safety across Texas. Alcohol and drugs slow reaction times and cloud judgment. Drunk drivers often drift across lanes or run red lights. That behavior creates extreme danger for vulnerable road users.
Motorcyclists face higher risks in impaired driving crashes. An impaired driver may not react to a rider in time. Collisions often happen at full speed. These impacts lead to broken bones, spinal damage, and brain trauma.
How Weather and Road Conditions Add Risk
Rain and fog can reduce visibility and tire grip, leading to many crashes during wet weather. Extreme Texas temperatures affect motorcyclists more than other drivers because they don’t enjoy the benefits of a roof cover, air conditioning, or heat, depending on the season. Weather-worn drivers tend to have slower reaction times and reduced attention on the road.
Road conditions can also contribute to accident risk. Rough pavement or deep potholes can throw off a rider’s balance, and loose gravel and oil slicks near intersections can cause wipeouts.
Inexperience Among New Riders
Inexperience leads to many single-rider motorcycle crashes. New motorcyclists tend to overcorrect or lose control while riding. Panic braking, sharp turns, and poor road reading contribute to these accidents, too. Riders may also lack confidence in high-speed traffic or complex intersections.
Training and practice reduce the risk of error. Completion of a state-approved motorcycle safety course improves control and confidence. Riders must know how to respond to hazards without hesitation. Skill-building rides in low-traffic areas can help prepare for real-world conditions.
Fight Against Motorcycle Visibility Issues in Traffic
Drivers often miss motorcycles in traffic. Many fail to check mirrors or look both ways before turning. To avoid injury, you must increase your visibility. Wear bright colors, always use your headlight, and flash your brake light when you slow down.
You should try to avoid blind spots and ride in visible zones. Stay in the lane position with the best line of sight. Keep space between you and the next vehicle. Make eye contact with drivers at intersections. Assume they do not see you.
What Riders Can Do After a Crash
After a wreck, check for injuries, call 911, and seek immediate medical care for severe injuries. You should also document the crash if you can do so safely. Take photos of your bike, the other vehicle, and your injuries. Speak to witnesses and collect their names and contact details.
Do not speak to insurance adjusters without speaking to a lawyer first. Do not admit fault or post about the wreck on social media. You must protect your claim. A lawyer can help you gather records, estimate your damages, and demand payment for your losses.
Schedule a Consultation with Our Dallas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Anderson Injury Lawyers
We help riders who suffer serious injuries in Texas. If you wrecked your motorcycle due to another driver’s mistake, Anderson Injury Lawyers can investigate the crash and pursue a legal claim. We collect police reports, witness statements, and medical records. Our Dallas motorcycle accident attorneys fight for full compensation.
We understand motorcycle law. We know how insurance companies treat riders. We do not back down. You do not pay unless we win. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will explain your options and help you take the next step.
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