Bicycle crashes here
UNM crash data shows a bicyclist is hit by a vehicle in New Mexico about every 29 hours. In Albuquerque that often means a door opening, a right hook at an intersection, a driver rolling through a stop, or a hit on a painted lane that was never going to protect you.
These cases are easy for insurers to minimize — 'the cyclist came out of nowhere.' We look at lane markings, lighting, whether the driver had a duty to yield, and the full medical picture, including head injuries.
What we document
- Intersection, dooring, and 'right hook' crashes
- Multi-use trails and street crossings
- Helmet use, clothing visibility, and the driver's sight line
- Hospital care, follow-up, and time away from work
After you are hit
Call 911 and get checked out. Photograph the bike, the vehicle, and the lane. Get names of witnesses. Then call us before you talk at length with an insurance adjuster. New Mexico generally allows three years to file; cameras and skid marks disappear much sooner.