Texas consistently ranks among the top three states in the nation for motorcycle accident fatalities, typically behind only Florida and California. Motorcycle accidents in Texas have been rising for several consecutive years with 2023 marking a record high for motorcycle deaths. Here is a comprehensive look at motorcycle crash data in Texas.
599
Motorcycle Fatalities
Texas 2023 (Record High)
9,405
Total Motorcycle Crashes
Texas 2023
2,484
Serious Injuries
Texas Motorcycles 2023
+7%
Increase in Fatalities
2022 to 2023
18%
Of All TX Traffic Deaths
Involving Motorcyclists
85%
Chance of Injury
in a TX Motorcycle Crash
Record High in 2023: Just under 600 motorcyclists were killed on Texas roads in 2023 — the highest single-year death toll in Texas motorcycle crash history dating back to at least 2003.
Intersection Danger: Intersection fatal crashes involving motorcycles increased by 21% from 2022 to 2023. More than one in three motorcycle fatalities in Texas happens at a roadway intersection.
Helmet Use: In 2022 approximately 48% of motorcyclists who were killed or seriously injured in Texas were wearing helmets. About 40% of motorcycle fatalities in 2022 involved riders not wearing helmets.
Urban vs Rural: Approximately 70% of motorcycle accidents in Texas occur in urban areas while 30% occur in rural areas — reflecting the higher traffic density of Texas cities.
Daily Toll: On average about 1.3 motorcyclists die every day on Texas roads. Motorcycle crash fatalities have increased for five consecutive years through 2023.