The most recent crash occurred Thursday near Tropicana Avenue and Spencer Street, authorities said. Two days earlier, another fatal crash happened near Blue Diamond and Jones Boulevard. On Monday, a motorcyclist was struck and killed nearby at Blue Diamond and Kulka.

The three crashes claimed three lives on three separate days this week. Before this week, 24 people had died on motorcycles and mopeds in the valley, compared with 32 at the same point last year. The additional deaths brought the total to 27.

Rick McGoldrick, a fuel supplier who lives in northwest Las Vegas and drives throughout the state, said he regularly sees motorcyclists weaving through traffic at high speeds.

"Las Vegas is 3 million people. Everybody seems to be in a hurry and you have got motorcyclists that are zooming in between cars at 110 miles per hour," McGoldrick said.

Asked whether he would allow a family member to ride a motorcycle in the area, McGoldrick said, "Would I? No."

Paul Boots, who has been riding for decades and enjoys long trips including rides from Las Vegas to Ontario, Canada, said the recent crashes have made him reconsider whether he will keep riding.

"No, I am thinking very seriously about giving it up," Boots said.

Boots also pointed to a crash involving his cousin that sent his family member to the hospital.

"Unfortunately, he is trying to learn how to walk again because of it so it is tough," Boots said.

Both men said people need to ride and drive with more caution, particularly those who speed and those who lane filter, which is illegal in Nevada. They said more work is needed for people to feel safer on streets and highways.

"We got to use common sense and drive defensively," McGoldrick said.

"You always have to be very wary of the bike and the power that it has. And you cannot take it for granted," Boots said.

McGoldrick said motorcyclists should be more cautious.

"Drive defensively. Pay attention. Give the car the extra room," he said.

Boots said drivers can help by being more considerate of riders.

"It would be great if they showed a little extra courtesy. They are in a nice, safe vehicle. They have got a lot of steel around them so they do not have a lot to lose. I run into a lot of people that are good on the highway. Every once in a while you find people that are just being reckless and you are in their way," Boots said.

Metro reported 32 fatalities for 2025 and 27 for 2026. Separately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported Clark County recorded 283 fatalities in crashes involving motorcycles from 2020 to 2024, an average of about 56 deadly motorcycle crashes a year, or more than one per week.

In Metro's jurisdiction this year, there have been 102 fatal collisions, down more than 26% from 138 at the same time last year in 2025. Most traffic statistics show a decrease in traffic-related fatalities, with one notable increase: pedestrian error collisions. That number is up 12% compared with this time last year, with 37 instances in 2026 compared with 33 in 2025.

For riders who want additional training, agencies including the Nevada Department of Public Safety offer a motorcycle training program. The College of Southern Nevada also offers safety courses for riders of all levels. Additional resources are available online through the Nevada DMV's driver and rider education materials.

Motorcycle insurance costs can also be a factor for riders. Nevada ranks among the 10 least affordable states for motorcycle insurance, according to MoneyGeek.com. Average monthly premiums are $68 for full coverage, with an average annual premium of $817. For minimum liability coverage, monthly premiums can be as low as $17, with an average annual premium of $205.