Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents are inherently more dangerous than other vehicle accidents because there is nothing protecting the rider from the impact of a collision. In approximately 98% of all motorcycle accidents, the motorcycle driver is injured, with 45% of those accidents resulting in major injuries or death. These injuries and fatalities can be all the more devastating because two-thirds of the time, the other vehicle driver is at fault.

Although many motorcycle safety organizations, such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, have tried to raise awareness regarding the continued increase in motorcycle accidents throughout the last several years, the number continues to grow at an alarming rate. It is suspected that the increased use of cell phones by passenger vehicle drivers is one of the causes.