09/03/2026
Wet leaves can turn a New Hampshire curve into a traction problem before a rider has time to react. π A thin layer may also hide standing water, loose gravel, a pothole, or a shoulder drop-off.
A motorcycle going down on leaves does not automatically establish who caused the crash. Another driver may have followed too closely, crossed the center line, changed lanes without enough clearance, or forced the rider toward a leaf-covered shoulder. ποΈ The moments before traction was lost can matter.
Fall conditions can disappear quickly. Wind scatters leaves, rain moves debris, and road crews may clear the surface. When it is safe, photographs of the roadway, leaf depth, lane markings, nearby hazards, and motorcycle damage can help document what existed at the time. πΈ
New Hampshire comparative fault rules may also affect a claim when more than one person contributed to a crash. Insurers may raise questions about speed, braking, visibility, or lane position, making witness accounts, video, weather conditions, and road design important pieces of the overall picture. β οΈ
Tenn And Tenn, PA serves injured riders from Manchester and across New Hampshire. Our team can review the circumstances and discuss the legal issues that may apply.
Read our full discussion of falling leaves and motorcycle hazards: https://www.tennandtenn.com/falling-leaves-motorcycle-hazards-new-hampshire/
Falling leaves can reduce motorcycle traction and hide road hazards in New Hampshire. Learn safer riding steps and what to do after a crash.