I'm going to lie to my girlfriend that I got home safely
Why are you choosing to lie to your girlfriend about getting home?
Because she'll be mad knowing I got into a minor accident
It's expected that people in a relationship are forthcoming to each other. If you lie too much, she may not believe you when you really need her to.
What a loser to think that way. Lying is the way to go.
Lying is a sure way to build distrust and resentment in a relationship. You can avoid unnecessary tension by being honest.