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COLORADO SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Motorcycle crashes remain among the most dangerous types of traffic accidents because riders have little protection when a collision occurs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 6,228 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024.

The risks are especially significant in Colorado. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 165 motorcyclists were killed on Colorado roads in 2024, the highest number ever recorded in the state. Motorcycle fatalities accounted for 24% of all Colorado traffic deaths that year, even though motorcycles represented only about 3% of vehicles on the road.

Helmet use is also an important safety issue. Of the 165 motorcyclists killed in Colorado in 2024, 73, or 44%, were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Motorcycle fatalities declined in 2025, when Colorado recorded 147 deaths, an 11% decrease from 2024. Even with that decline, motorcycle crashes continue to account for a significant share of serious traffic deaths in the state.

Colorado Springs riders face many of these same risks on heavily traveled routes such as Academy Boulevard, Powers Boulevard, Highway 24, and other major city corridors. Recent fatal crashes investigated by Colorado Springs police have involved motorcycles on local roads, highlighting the serious risks riders can face throughout the city.

Common factors that can contribute to motorcycle crashes include:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Impaired driving
• Failure to yield
• Unsafe left turns
• Unsafe lane changes
• Following too closely
• Drivers failing to see motorcycles
• Dangerous road or weather conditions
• Inexperienced or unsafe riding

Colorado also allows limited motorcycle lane filtering under a law that took effect in 2024. Riders may move between stopped vehicles under certain conditions. Lane splitting between moving vehicles remains illegal.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle crash, a Colorado Springs motorcycle accident lawyer can investigate the collision and help determine who may be responsible.

COLORADO SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Our Colorado Springs personal injury attorneys represent riders and passengers injured in serious motorcycle crashes. These accidents can result in major medical expenses, time away from work, long-term rehabilitation, and permanent injuries.

Our Colorado Springs motorcycle accident lawyers can investigate what happened, gather crash evidence, deal with insurance companies, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses available under Colorado law.

When a motorcycle crash results in the death of a rider or passenger, eligible family members may also be able to pursue a wrongful death claim. While compensation cannot replace a loved one, a wrongful death claim can help families seek accountability and recover damages allowed under Colorado law.

Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyers® has earned recognition for its attorneys and personal injury work in Colorado. In 2026, President Sean McQuaid was named to the ColoradoBiz Colorado 500 Power List.

Our attorneys understand the challenges that can follow a serious motorcycle crash and handle the legal and insurance issues while clients concentrate on recovery. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Call Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyers® at (719) 888-HURT or schedule a free consultation to discuss your motorcycle accident case with an attorney.