New York City Motorcycle Accidents Blog

Fall brings a chill to the air, Halloween decorations to our surroundings, and the aroma of hot apple cider to our homes. But for the motorcycle rider who is not mindful of the other changes that come with the autumn equinox, the month of October could scare up some very frightening situations. Consider the following […]

Driving a motorcycle in the cold, wind, ice, and snow requires a different set of riding habits to abide by than in good weather. You cannot ride your motorcycle the same way on a clear, sunny day as you do when it’s foggy or drizzling. Take a look at the tips below if you want […]

Making sure your bike is in its best condition will give you more peace of mind on the road and make accidents less likely. The seven most basic parts of your bike you need to check up on regularly are the oil, drive chain, tires, brakes, air filter, fuel, and battery.  Oil  When it comes […]

The risks involved in riding a motorcycle instead of driving a car sometimes attract motorcyclists to their choice of vehicle in the first place. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars because they leave the rider fully exposed to the cars and hazards around them. Even helmets and thick leather jackets can’t always protect a […]

Because motorcycles are smaller in size, have less driver protection, and are less visible than many standard enclosed vehicles, they are significantly more likely to be involved in severe — and often fatal — road-way collisions. According to a 2016 study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle driver fatalities were almost 28 […]

Motorcycles are associated with a number of known risks in New York City. Riders have less physical protection, are more difficult for other drivers on the road to identify, and are operating more complex types of vehicles. According to a 2015 study from the Department of Transportation, the fatal collision rate for motorcycle riders in […]

Florence, NY (July 5, 2019) – On Friday, July, 5th, police were immediately called to the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash that took place on Wolcott Hill Road in the town of Florence. According to State Police in Sylvan Beach, 26-year-old Brandon E. Humphrey, of Camden, tragically lost his life in the accident that […]

Watertown, NY (July 5, 2019) – On Wednesday, July 3rd, police were promptly summoned to the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash that took place on State Route 3 in Watertown. The collision between a motorcycle and a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu was reported to have happened around 3:15 p.m.

Wilton, NY (July 5, 2019) – According to state police, a man had to be airlifted to the hospital following a serious collision that occurred on Friday afternoon, July 5th. Authorities stated that accident involved a car and a motorcycle, which collided at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the town of Wilton.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY (July 4, 2019) – A man from Ronkonkoma was sadly killed in a motorcycle accident that happened around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday night, July 3rd. According to police, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway, near Exit 60 in Lake Ronkonkoma.