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Motor vehicle accidents are a regular occurrence in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and across Bernalillo County and Santa Fe County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. These regions popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders across New Mexico.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Albuquerque and Santa Fe regions ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Albuquerque and Santa Fe are popular bicycling destinations with a history of serious bike accidents
Given the dry weather year-round, bicycling is a popular outdoor sport in New Mexico and the Albuquerque and Santa Fe regions.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using New Mexico’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe regions. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
As mass transit systems grow across New Mexico, bus accidents will occur regularly. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years nationally:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.
To learn about train accidents in New Mexico, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.
While rare compared to other types of motor-vehicle crashes, aircraft accidents do happen regularly, usually with devastating results. Despite significant safety improvements over the past decades, many people each year experience the pain of losing someone in an airplane crash.
In Charlottesville, Virginia, 18-wheeler accidents pose significant risks, often leading to severe injuries and devastating consequences. The sheer size and weight of these commercial trucks amplify the potential for catastrophic collisions on the roads. Accidents involving 18-wheelers can result in life-altering injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multiple fractures. The victims may also suffer from emotional distress and post-traumatic stress disorder due to the traumatic nature of these accidents.
In Harrisonburg, Virginia, 18-wheeler accidents can have severe consequences, often resulting in significant injuries and property damage. The size and weight disparity between commercial trucks and smaller vehicles make these collisions particularly dangerous. Common injuries sustained in such accidents include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and severe lacerations.