Final Rally Tally: Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 05, 2023, to 6 a.m. Sunday August 13, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 96 | 24 | 120 | 148 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 182 | 64 | 246 | 148 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 129 | 26 | 155 | 103 |
| Total Citations | 900 | 579 | 1479 | 1430 |
| Total Warnings | 2599 | 1697 | 4296 | 5288 |
| Cash Seized | $2005.00 | $0.00 | $2005.00 | $4335.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 22 | 36 | 58 | 45 |
| Injury Accidents | 20 | 44 | 64 | 50 |
| Fatal Accidents | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| # of Fatalities | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Fatal Crashes:
None to report.
Injury Crashes:
At 1:39pm, Saturday, Interstate 90, mile marker 59: a 2022 Nissan Sinatra SR was traveling eastbound, drove across all lanes of travel and crashed in the north ditch. The driver received minor injuries.
At 2:14pm, Saturday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 74: a 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling northbound, failed to negotiate a curve, tipped, and slid into the guard rail. The driver and passenger were not wearing helmets and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 4:29pm, Saturday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 57: a 1999 Ultra Acquisition Corp motorcycle was traveling northbound, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a rock. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 6:46pm, Saturday, 10534 Nemo Road: a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound and struck a deer. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
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Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Saturday August 12, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 90 | 19 | 109 | 136 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 158 | 54 | 212 | 130 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 118 | 22 | 140 | 97 |
| Total Citations | 804 | 499 | 1303 | 1263 |
| Total Warnings | 2277 | 1557 | 3834 | 4654 |
| Cash Seized | $2005.00 | $0.00 | $2005.00 | $4335.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 18 | 32 | 50 | 43 |
| Injury Accidents | 20 | 39 | 59 | 45 |
| Fatal Accidents | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| # of Fatalities | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Fatal Crashes:
At 6:00pm, Friday, US Highway 14A, mile marker 11: a Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling westbound left the roadway, entered the ditch, and tipped over. The driver was separated from the motorcycle. The 73-year-old male driver was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.
At 7:28pm, Friday, Norris Peak Road, and Bogus Jim Road: a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound. The driver attempted to brake for a deer entering the roadway, locked up the brakes and left the roadway. The driver became separated from the motorcycle. The 62-year-old male driver was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Injury Crashes:
At 8:14am, Friday, US Highway 16A, mile marker 40: a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and stuck a tree. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 11:35am, Friday, Crook City Road and Blue Ridge Loop: a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle lost control and entered the south ditch. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 12:31pm, Friday, US Highway 16A, mile marker 55: a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound. A 1996 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound. The motorcycles collided near the center line. The driver of the 2018 Harley Davidson was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries. The driver of the 1996 Harley Davidson was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:27pm, Friday, US Highway 14A, mile marker 45: a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle was slowing down for a vehicle turning left on Larkspur Road. A 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle was unable to slow down and struck the rear of the 2015 Harley Davidson. Both units went down and entered the westbound lane. A 2005 Yamaha motorcycle was unable to avoid the other collision, flipped over the motorcycles and hit a 2020 Ram 2500. The driver of the 2010 Harley Davidson received minor injuries. The rest of the parties involved were not injured.
At 3:21pm, Friday, Vanocker Canyon Road, mile marker 11: a 2021 Indian motorcycle was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, and tipped. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 3:59pm, Friday, US Highway 85, mile marker 3: a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve, lost control, and entered the south ditch. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 6:00pm, Friday, South Dakota Highway 79, mile marker 47: a 2017 Indian motorcycle was traveling northbound, left the roadway, and overturned. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
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Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Friday August 11, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 80 | 14 | 94 | 114 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 138 | 50 | 188 | 117 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 112 | 21 | 133 | 88 |
| Total Citations | 713 | 429 | 1142 | 1069 |
| Total Warnings | 1967 | 1333 | 3300 | 3851 |
| Cash Seized | $2005.00 | $0.00 | $2005.00 | $4335.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 11 | 26 | 37 | 34 |
| Injury Accidents | 15 | 36 | 51 | 41 |
| Fatal Accidents | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| # of Fatalities | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Fatal Crashes:
None to report.
Injury Crashes:
At 6:51am, Thursday, US Highway 85, mile marker 12: A 2018 BMW K1600 was southbound and struck a deer in the roadway. The driver was wearing helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 8:30am, Thursday, US Highway 85, mile marker 1: A 2016 Victory motorcycle and 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle were traveling southbound in a group. The group slowed down and the Victory rear ended the Harley Davidson. The driver of the Victory was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Harley Davidson was wearing a helmet and was not injured.
At 10:33am, Thursday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 50: A 2013 Harley Davidson was traveling southbound and struck an antelope. The driver and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries. The passenger was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 1:26pm, Thursday, Old Hill City Road: A 2017 Indian motorcycle was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, and left the roadway. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries. The passenger was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 5:01pm, Thursday, Wildlife Loop Road, mile marker 4: a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound, failed to negotiate a curve, and left the roadway. The driver and passenger were wearing helmets. The driver received minor injuries and the passenger received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 5:19pm, Thursday, US Highway 14A, mile marker 47: a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling westbound and lost control. The driver became separated from the motorcycle. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 5:22pm, Thursday, US Highway 16, mile marker 57: a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling westbound. A 2020 Kia Sorento was attempting to cross westbound lanes of travel to turn eastbound on US Highway 16. The Suzuki struck the rear taillight of the Kia. The driver of the Suzuki was separated from the motorcycle. The driver of the Suzuki was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Kia was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.
At 6:43pm, Thursday, Alkali Road near its intersection with 132nd Ave: a 2022 Toyota Sienna was traveling eastbound, left the roadway, struck a sign, and entered the south ditch. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and received minor injuries.
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Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Thursday August 10, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 66 | 13 | 79 | 97 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 109 | 42 | 151 | 102 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 99 | 20 | 119 | 86 |
| Total Citations | 592 | 355 | 947 | 914 |
| Total Warnings | 1619 | 1096 | 2715 | 3253 |
| Cash Seized | $2005.00 | $0.00 | $2005.00 | $4335.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 9 | 23 | 32 | 27 |
| Injury Accidents | 11 | 30 | 41 | 35 |
| Fatal Accidents | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| # of Fatalities | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Fatal Crashes:
At 1:49am, Thursday, Interstate 90, mile marker 24: A 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and hit a 2008 GMC Yukon head on. The 61-year-old male driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passengers of the GMC were not injured.
Injury Crashes:
At 9:34am, Wednesday, Cheyenne Boulevard and Elk Vale Road: A 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle was making a left hand turn onto Elk Vale Road, hit a patch of debris, and tipped over. The driver and passenger were not wearing helmets and received minor injuries.
At 9:34am, Wednesday, South Dakota Highway 44, and US Highway 385: A 2023 Harley Davidson motorcycle while traveling south on US Highway 385 was attempting to make a lefthand turn onto SD 44 and was struck by a 2011 Yamaha motorcycle and 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling northbound on US Highway 385. All parties involved were wearing helmets. The drivers of the Harley Davidson and 2011 Yamaha received serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the 2013 Yamaha received minor injuries.
At 10:14am, Wednesday, US Highway 87, mile marker 75: A 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound and failed to negotiate a curve. The driver and passenger became separated from the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were wearing helmets and received minor injuries.
At 10:39am, Wednesday, Interstate 90, mile marker 39: A 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound, crossed the fog line, entered the median, and tipped. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:49pm, Wednesday, US Highway 85, mile marker 30: A 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle were both traveling southbound, collided with each other, and hit the guard rail. Both drivers were wearing helmets. The driver of the 2002 Harley Davidson was not injured, and the driver of the 2015 Harley Davidson received minor injuries.
At 3:30pm, Wednesday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 47: A 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle and 2016 Victory motorcycle were traveling southbound. An antelope ran out in front of the Victory motorcycle causing the driver to stop in the roadway. The Harley Davidson was unable to avoid collision and struck the Victory from behind. All individuals involved were wearing helmets. The passenger of the Victory received serious non-life-threatening injuries. All others received minor injuries.
At 4:53pm, Wednesday, Old Hill City Road: A 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and hit an embankment. The driver and passenger were separated from the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were wearing helmets and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 7:18pm, Wednesday, US Highway 14, mile marker 130: A 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, and entered the south ditch. The driver was separated from the motorcycle. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 7:57pm, Wednesday, US Highway 16A, mile marker 33: A 2021 Indian motorcycle was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and entered the north ditch. The driver and passenger were separated from the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were not wearing helmets and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
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Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Wednesday August 09, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 59 | 12 | 71 | 77 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 80 | 38 | 118 | 80 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 52 | 16 | 68 | 50 |
| Total Citations | 493 | 300 | 793 | 721 |
| Total Warnings | 1356 | 936 | 2292 | 2602 |
| Cash Seized | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 9 | 18 | 27 | 22 |
| Injury Accidents | 10 | 22 | 32 | 30 |
| Fatal Accidents | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| # of Fatalities | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Fatal Crashes:
None to report.
Injury Crashes:
At 11:14am, Tuesday, Interstate 90, mile marker 17: A 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound, entered the gore of Exit 17, and tipped the motorcycle. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 12:03pm, Tuesday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 74: A 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound, hit some debris on the roadway, left the roadway, and tipped over. The driver and passenger were wearing helmets. The driver was not injured, and the passenger received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:12pm, Tuesday, Nemo Road, and Erskine Gulch Road: A 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound, left the roadway and tipped over. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 2:29pm, Tuesday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 75: A 2021 Indian motorcycle was traveling northbound, failed to negotiate the curve, tipped, and came to rest on the shoulder. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:34pm, Tuesday, Interstate 90, mile marker 30: A 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on the Exit 30 on ramp. The driver lost control, entered the south ditch, and crashed. The driver and passenger were not wearing helmets and received minor injuries.
At 8:01pm, Tuesday, US Highway 16385, mile marker 28: A 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound, failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway. The driver was separated from the motorcycle. The driver was not wearing helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
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Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Tuesday August 08, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 44 | 8 | 52 | 61 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 57 | 24 | 81 | 59 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 24 | 11 | 35 | 31 |
| Total Citations | 364 | 226 | 590 | 554 |
| Total Warnings | 1026 | 713 | 1739 | 1985 |
| Cash Seized | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 8 | 13 | 21 | 18 |
| Injury Accidents | 9 | 17 | 26 | 22 |
| Fatal Accidents | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| # of Fatalities | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Fatal Crashes:
None to report.
Injury Crashes:
At 8:35am, Monday (Aug. 7, 2023), US Highway 14A, mile marker 35: A 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound on a wet roadway. The driver lost control, tipped, and slid into the north ditch. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 10:44am, Monday, US Highway 16, mile marker 56: A 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound, hit a patch of debris, lost control, and hit the guard rail. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 3:53pm, Monday, Interstate 90, mile marker 53: A 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound, lost control, and entered the north ditch. The driver was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 11:34pm, Monday, Fort Meade Way and 270th Street: A 1993 Chevy Astro Van was traveling southbound, entered the ditch, and struck a tree. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and received minor injuries.
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Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Monday August 7, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 31 | 5 | 36 | 45 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 29 | 17 | 46 | 33 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 13 | 5 | 17 | 19 |
| Total Citations | 213 | 152 | 365 | 382 |
| Total Warnings | 678 | 458 | 1136 | 1368 |
| Cash Seized | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 6 | 10 | 16 | 12 |
| Injury Accidents | 7 | 14 | 21 | 14 |
| Fatal Accidents | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| # of Fatalities | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Fatal Crashes:
At 9:49am, Sunday, Interstate 90, mile marker 36: A 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling westbound braked for unknown reason causing a 2003 Chevy Express Van to strike the rear end. A 2003 Harley Davidson equipped with a side car, also traveling westbound, was unable to avoid the collision and struck the Chevy van. A 2023 Harley Davidson then struck the debris and crashed. The 54-year-old female passenger of the 2003 Harley Davidson was pronounced dead at the scene. All other individuals involved received serious non-life-threatening and minor injuries. The occupants of the 2003 Harley Davidson and 2021 Harley Davidson were wearing helmets. The occupants of the 2023 Harley Davidson were not wearing helmets.
At 12:30pm, Sunday, US Highway 14A, mile marker 43: A 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, entered the north ditch, and tumbled. The 41-year-old driver was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Injury Crashes:
At 7:55am, Sunday, US Highway 83, mile marker 35: a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling northbound, entered the west ditch and hit a fence line. The vehicle traveled down the fence line and struck a pole. All passengers were wearing seatbelts. The driver and front seat passenger received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 9:34am, Sunday, US Highway 16A, mile marker 51: A 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound and drove over debris in the roadway while negotiating a curve. The motorcycle lost control and entered the east ditch. The driver was wearing a helmet and sustained minor injuries.
At 12:27pm, Sunday, South Dakota Highway 34, and Interstate 90 Exit 23: A 2023 Polaris Slingshot was traveling southbound on Interstate 90 Exit 23 overpass. The Polaris turned left to enter the interstate. A 2008 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling northbound and applied its brakes to avoid a collision with the Polaris. The Suzuki lost control and crashed. Occupants of the Polaris were wearing seatbelts and did not receive injuries. The driver of the Suzuki was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 12:45pm, Sunday, South Dakota Highway 20, mile marker 53.7: At 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound. The motorcycle struck an antelope in the roadway. The motorcycle left the roadway and entered the south ditch. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 12:49pm, Sunday, US Highway 385, mile marker 86: a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound. The driver lost control for unknown reasons and separated from the motorcycle. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 1:41pm, Sunday, US Highway 16A, mile marker 24: A 2016 Victory motorcycle was traveling eastbound and struck a deer. The motorcycle tipped and slid off the roadway causing the driver to separate from the motorcycle. The driver was not wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:10pm, Sunday, South Dakota Highway 89, mile marker 73: A 2022 Indian motorcycle was traveling southbound, crossed the road, and entered the north ditch striking some rocks. The driver was separated from the motorcycle and the motorcycle traveled back into the northbound lanes. A 2016 Harley Davidson then struck the unoccupied Indian motorcycle. The driver of the Indian motorcycle was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Harley Davidson was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 2:24pm, Sunday, US Highway 16, mile marker 32: A 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the right lane. A passenger car entered the motorcycle’s lane, striking the side of the motorcycle. The motorcycle left the roadway, and the driver was separated from the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet and received serous non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:33pm, Sunday, Old Hill City Road, and Lafferty Gulch Road: A 2023 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east bound. A deer ran out in front of the motorcycle causing the driver to lose control and separate from the motorcycle. The driver was wearing a helmet and sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 2:59pm, Sunday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 70: A 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was southbound and failed to negotiate a right hand curve colliding with a parked 2023 Nissan Rogue. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet and received serious non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Nissan was not injured.
At 3:00pm, Sunday, US Highway 16A and Sylvan Lake Road: A 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle and 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle were traveling westbound. The 2014 Harley Davidson struck a deer in the roadway. The 2009 Harley Davidson was unable to avoid collision and struck the rear of the 2014 Harley Davidson. Both drivers were not wearing helmets and receive minor injuries.
At 3:37pm, Sunday, South Dakota Highway 87, mile marker 54: A 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was stopped on the shoulder of the road. The driver attempted to start the motorcycle and the back tire caught the dirt and slid into the ditch. The driver was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries.
At 3:38pm, Sunday, Playhouse Road, and Grayhound Gulch Road: A 2016 Harley Davidson was traveling southbound, failed to negotiate the curved and collided with a 2020 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The driver of the 2016 Harley Davidson was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries. The driver and passenger on the 2020 Harley Davidson were wearing helmets and received serious non-life-threatening injuries.
At 4:41pm, Sunday, Lazelle Street and Exit 30 Interstate 90 on ramp: A 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle and 2018 Chevy Malibu were stopped at the stoplight. The light turned green and both units continued northbound. An unknown motorcycle stopped in the intersection causing the Chevy to stop abruptly. The Harley Davidson struck the rear end of the Chevy. The driver of the Harley Davidson was not wearing a helmet and received minor injuries. The driver of the Chevy was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.
At 5:40pm, Sunday, US Highway 85, mile marker 7: A 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, and struck a 2015 Ford Explorer. The driver of the Harley Davidson was wearing a helmet and received minor injuries. The driver of the Ford was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured.
At 6:25pm, Sunday, US Highway 16, and US Highway 16B: A 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound, slowed and entered the eastbound turn lane. The motorcycle entered the off ramp and lost traction causing the driver and passenger to become separated from the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were wearing helmets. The driver was not injured, the passenger received minor injuries.
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South Dakota Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Sunday August 6, 2023.
| Item | Sturgis | Rapid City District | District Total | Last Year to Date |
| DUI Arrests | 20 | 5 | 25 | 23 |
| Misd Drug Arrests | 11 | 9 | 20 | 17 |
| Felony Drug Arrests | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| Total Citations | 89 | 78 | 167 | 196 |
| Total Warnings | 320 | 256 | 576 | 706 |
| Cash Seized | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Injury Accidents | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Injury Accidents | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Fatal Accidents | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| # of Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fatal Crashes:
None to report.
Injury Crashes:
At 3:05pm, Saturday, Interstate 90, mile marker 1: a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound. A passenger car pulled out to pass a semi cutting off the motorcycle. The 56-year-old male driver of the motorcycle locked up the brakes to avoid a collision and lost control. The motorcycle tipped and entered the median. The driver was wearing a helmet and suffered serious not life-threatening injuries.
At 3:44pm, Saturday, South Dakota Highway 73, mile marker 163: a 2003 Ford Expedition was south bound, crossed the center line and side swiped a 1997 green Dodge pickup and 2014 Ford Expedition. All occupants were wearing seatbelts and received minor injuries.
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