The absolute joy of the highway. The views of the Hudson River, the Catskill mountains, of the farms of Route 28 and Route 209, and the sublime landscapes that inspired the Hudson River School. The wind behind you. There’s nothing like the thrill of motorcycling, and that’s why so many Ulster County residents are drawn to it, despite the risks.
According to the latest stats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 28X more likely to pass away after a crash per mile traveled than those traveling in a car. Some of the most frequent injuries that happen from a motorcycle crashes can include head injuries (like TBI), bone fractures, spine injuries, organ damage, and road rash. Protective gear like helmets can reduce risks, but motorcyclists are still at great risk if there’s a crash.
We took a look at New York’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research’s Ulster County motorcycle crash statistics to explore these dynamics further. In 2023, 53 people were injured or killed in Ulster County motorcycle crashes. 46 of the victims were the motorcycle operators, and two were not the driver (i.e. in other vehicles), and four were motorcycle passengers.
39 out of 46 crash victims were male, and a majority were between the ages of 21 and 39. 79% of motorcyclists involved in these accidents were confirmed to be wearing a helmet.
If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle crash in Ulster County, here are our top six things to do in order to receive the maximum possible compensation for your losses from the insurance companies:
- Document the conditions at the scene of the accident, if possible
- Receive medical attention as soon as you can
- Don’t put information about your crash online
- Don’t speak to the OTHER insurance company (if applicable)
- Set up a claim with YOUR insurance company
- Call Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C. at 845-600-0000 to set up your personal injury consultation
Below is a breakdown of where Ulster County personal injury motorcycle crashes occurred in 2023:
1. Town of Saugerties
8 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
2. Town of Ulster
7 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
3. Town of Plattekill
5 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
4. Town of Wawarsing
4 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
5. Town of Esopus
3 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
6. Town of Rochester
2 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
1 Fatal Motorcycle Crash
7. City of Kingston
2 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
8. Town of Marlborough
2 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
9. Town of Rochester
2 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
10. Town of Shawangunk
2 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
11. Town of Gardiner
1 Personal Injury Motorcycle Crashes
1 Fatal Motorcycle Crash