Motorcycle Safety Statistics: A Look at the Numbers

According to a study published in Reality Paper, motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of death on our roads. In the United States alone, it's estimated that over 37,000 motorcyclists die every year, with many more injured. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that between 2008 and 2017, an average of 44 people were killed in motorcycle crashes for every 100 million vehicle miles traveled. This translates to a fatality rate of approximately 0.013 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.

The Most Common Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are at a higher risk of injury in certain types of accidents, including: • Head-on collisions • Rear-end collisions • Side-swipe collisions • Pedestrian or vehicle-to-motorcycle incidents

The Surprising Truth About Motorcycle Accidents

The most surprising fact about motorcycle accidents is that they are more common than you might think. In reality, motorcyclists are involved in approximately 14% of all traffic fatalities, despite making up only a small percentage of registered vehicles.