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California Motorcycle Accident Information & Resources
Helping riders understand their rights, insurance options, accident procedures, and recovery resources — in plain English, backed by California law.
California Motorcycle Safety, At a Glance
14%
of CA traffic fatalities are motorcyclists
2x
injury risk vs. passenger vehicles per mile
58%
of fatal crashes involve no helmet defect, but head injury risk remains high
10 days
typical window to report a crash with injury to the DMV (SR-1)
Figures are general, illustrative ranges based on publicly available CHP and OTS safety reporting and may not reflect the most recent reporting period. See current law guidance →
Resource Center
Everything a rider needs after a crash
Motorcycle Accident Guide
What to do after a crash — from the first 10 minutes to filing a report.
ExploreInjury Information Center
Educational articles on head injuries, road rash, fractures, and rehabilitation.
ExploreInsurance Guide
Claims, coverage types, uninsured motorists, and the settlement process.
ExploreCalifornia Laws
Helmet laws, lane splitting, insurance requirements, and reporting duties.
ExploreCompensation Education
General categories of damages: medical bills, lost wages, property, rehab.
ExploreAccident Checklist Tool
An interactive, printable step-by-step checklist for the scene of a crash.
ExploreBackground
Common causes of California motorcycle accidents
Left-turn collisions
Drivers turning left across a rider's path at intersections, often citing failure to see the motorcycle.
Lane-splitting conflicts
Sudden lane changes by drivers unaware of a motorcycle splitting lanes in slow traffic.
Road hazards
Potholes, debris, gravel, and uneven pavement that affect motorcycles disproportionately.
Impaired or distracted driving
Alcohol, drugs, or phone use reducing a driver's reaction time around motorcycles.
From the Resource Library
Recent articles
Accident Procedures
Why Medical Documentation Matters After a Motorcycle Accident
Educational overview of why consistent medical documentation matters for both treatment and any later insurance claim after a motorcycle accident.
Accident Procedures
Evidence Collection After a Motorcycle Accident: A Practical Guide
Educational guidance on what evidence to collect at the scene of a motorcycle accident and why each type matters for documentation purposes.
Rider Rights
What to Do If You're the Victim of a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident
Educational guidance on steps to take after a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in California, including reporting and coverage considerations.
Know what to do before you need to know it
Download the free accident checklist and keep it where you can find it — your phone, your tank bag, your glovebox.
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