Should I keep my damaged helmet and gear?
Yes. Photograph and store it as it is — don't repair or clean it first.
- Utah law says not wearing a helmet cannot be used as evidence of comparative negligence in a civil case.
Motorcycle accidents · statewide
Motorcycle Accident in Utah? Document the Bike, the Gear and the Road.
Utah recorded 53 motorcycle deaths in 2024, a 15-year high. Rider evidence is different from a car's.
Quick answers
Quick answers
I was lane filtering. Does that matter?
Utah allows filtering between stopped vehicles only under specific conditions. Write down the road, the speed limit and whether traffic was stopped.
- Filtering: two or more same-direction lanes, 45 mph or lower limit, 15 mph or less. Lane splitting in moving traffic is not allowed.
Utah is no-fault. What does that mean for me?
Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays first for certain medical and wage losses, regardless of fault — at least $3,000 per person for medical expenses.
- A claim against the at-fault driver for general damages generally requires a qualifying injury: for example a bone fracture, permanent impairment or disfigurement, or medical expenses over $3,000.
- Keeping every medical bill and visit in one list matters for that reason.
- This is general information, not advice about your situation.
Where do I get the Utah accident report?
From the agency that investigated. Utah Highway Patrol reports are requested online through UHP; if a city police department responded, request it from that department.
- Write down the agency name and any case number the officer gave you.
- Crash reports are protected records, available to people involved such as drivers, owners, passengers and their insurers.
A short checklist to keep together
It is fine if you don’t have everything yet.
Gather photos or vehicle markings only when it is safe. Never step into traffic or delay emergency help to document anything.
- Damaged helmet and gear, photographed and kept
- Tow company and where the bike is stored
- Report number and responding agency
- Photos of vehicles, the scene and conditions
- Other party, insurer and policy details
- Witness names and contact details
- Medical visits and bills so far, in date order
- A running log of insurer calls and letters
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Official sources used on this page
- Utah Code § 41-6a-1505 — Motorcycle helmets
Utah requires helmets for riders under 21. Not wearing a helmet cannot be used as evidence of comparative negligence in a civil case. Read 2026-09-27.
- Utah DPS — Ride to Live — Lane filtering
Motorcycles may filter between stopped vehicles only on roads with two or more same-direction lanes, speed limits of 45 mph or less, at no more than 15 mph. Lane splitting in moving traffic is not allowed. Read 2026-09-27.
- Utah Code § 31A-22-307 — No-fault / PIP
Utah is a no-fault state. Personal injury protection (PIP) must provide at least $3,000 per person for medical expenses, plus limited wage-loss, household-services, funeral and death benefits. Read 2026-09-27.
- Utah Highway Patrol — Getting a report
Reports for crashes the Utah Highway Patrol investigated are requested online through UHP. Crashes handled by a city police department are requested from that department. Read 2026-09-27.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. CCL is a technology and administrative-support company, not a law firm. Attorney review happens only if an Utah law firm accepts the matter.
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