What Percentage of Motorcycle Accidents Results in Injury Or Death?
8 percent
Motorcycle crashes often involve young riders who may be less experienced with the road and may be more at risk of injury. However, even older motorcyclists can face serious injuries and may face a greater risk of fatalities than younger riders.
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20 percent
More than 20 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or fatality. Motorcycle crashes are much more likely to result in injury or death than crashes involving cars. Motorcycles are more than four times as likely to result in injury or death as car crashes. Despite this, vehicle manufacturers continue to work on improving safety features for motorcycles and reducing the risk of accidents. In addition, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports that motorcycle crashes result in over two million disabling injuries each year.
30 percent
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, nearly thirty percent of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. The majority of these accidents involve a motorcycle and another vehicle. Nearly half of fatal crashes involving motorcycles occur on public highways. The other half occurs on private property. In 2018, motorcycles and other vehicles were involved in nearly half a million crashes.
50 percent
The most common type of injury sustained in motorcycle accidents is head trauma. About half of all motorcycle fatalities result from head injuries. However, helmet wearers are not immune to these injuries. While it’s important to wear a helmet, not all riders do so.
60 percent
Motorcycle accidents are among the most dangerous types of vehicle crashes. Statistically, about 60 percent of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. Most motorcycle accidents occur in the daytime, with less than one-third of injuries occurring at night. But, even during daylight hours, motorcycle accidents can be deadly. The majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by other motor vehicles, while nearly a quarter are caused by a motorcycle that runs into an object.
71 percent
A recent study reviewed hospital and death records of motorcycle crashes. The study included 2,090 crashes and 59 fatalities. Of those, nearly half were motorcycle related. The study also found that people who were not wearing a helmet had a greater risk of sustaining a head injury. Helmet use reduced the risk of fatality by one-sixth.
82 percent
The NHTSA has not determined whether the displacement of a motorcycle is related to the risk of death or injury. Motorcycle crashes with alcohol impairment are associated with a higher risk of death. Twenty-two percent of motorcycle fatalities involved speeding. The percentages increased for younger motorcycle riders.
83 percent
According to the NHTSA, more than 83 percent of motorcycle crashes end in injury or death. The majority of these accidents occur when motorcycles are colliding with a moving vehicle. Most motorcycle fatalities occur at intersections and in urban areas. Motorcycle fatalities are more likely to occur in men and older individuals, and they are 33 percent less likely to occur in people of color.
94 percent
According to statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 94 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. Of these crashes, approximately six percent involve passengers. More than half involved at least one other vehicle, and more than half involved both motorcycles and cars traveling at high speeds. Most crashes occurred while the motorcycles were overtaking or passing another vehicle. Among fatalities, the average age of the victims was 42 years.
97 percent
Motorcycle accidents are a dangerous and often fatal form of transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 97 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death. The statistics are even more alarming when you consider that motorcycle accident are more likely to occur on weekends than on weekdays. In addition, road-sharing issues are a major factor in 41 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents.