Davis Motorcycle Accident Information
Driving a motorcycle comes with a lot of benefits. Motorcyclists are able to enjoy the open air and beautiful scenery of Northern California while saving on gas and reducing their carbon footprints. Residents of Davis are even lucky enough to have easy access to incredible rides in every direction. However, riding a motorcycle also comes with some major risks. Residents of the area may be interested in the following article about Davis motorcycle accident data.
Crashes in Davis
Data gathered by local agencies, including the Davis Police Department (DPD) and California Highway Patrol (CHP), states that there were 2,247 car accidents that caused injuries in the city of Davis in the years between 2008 and 2020. These crashes left 20 people dead and caused an additional 2,292 injuries. Out of these 2,247 crashes, 135 involved pedestrians, 696 involved bicycles, and 92 were motorcycle collisions. Reportedly, one of these motorcycle accidents involved a pedestrian and two involved cyclists. Furthermore, motorcycle accidents caused one death and 105 injuries.
Causes of Davis Motorcycle Accidents
The most common causes of motorcycle accidents in Davis are listed below beside the number of crashes caused during 2008-2020:
- Speeding, 36
- Automobile Right of Way, 17
- Unsafe Lane Change, 14
- Improper Turning, 12
All other factors caused two or less collisions. Uncommon Davis motorcycle accident factors included improper passing, tailgating, DUI, and driving on the wrong side of the road.
Injury Severity
Davis motorcycle collisions had a fatality rate of about 1.1 percent, significantly higher than the rate for accidents overall. Similarly, motorcycle accidents involved severe injuries around 12 percent of the time, while crashes, in general, were at about 5.5 percent. This means that motorcycle accidents in the city of Davis were more than twice as likely to result in a severe injury.
Accidents by Time
Davis motorcycle accidents mostly took place between noon and 9:00 p.m., with the highest density of accidents occurring between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Notably, very few of these accidents occurred between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. and only one happened on a Sunday.
Motorcyclist Injuries
Being injured during a motorcycle accident has the potential to change your life. Many motorcycle accident survivors are left with injuries that require extensive medical care. Additionally, serious injuries often affect your ability to work, which can mean losing an important source of income.
Because of these issues, it’s important to contact a Davis motorcycle accident attorney who can help you file a personal injury claim. By doing so, many people can obtain full compensation for the damages they’ve suffered, allowing them the financial security they need to recover and move forward with their lives after serious accidents.
If you are worried about being able to afford a good attorney, there’s good news. Most injury lawyers don’t expect payment unless they are able to successfully resolve your case. Learn more by watching this video:
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Davis Motorcycle Accident Attorney
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