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According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), there were over 8.5 million motorcycles registered in the US in 2019. That’s a lot of bikes on the road!
Of those registered motorcyclists, only a very small fraction of them get into accidents—but that still adds up to thousands of people. Let’s learn more about motorcycle accidents and the percentage of riders who do crash.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
A great number of motorcycle crashes are caused by driver error. These errors can come as a result of the following actions:
- Making left turns across traffic
- Traveling between lanes of slow or stopped traffic, also known as lane splitting
- Aggressive driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Motorcycle accidents can be caused by the error of the motorcyclist or the driver of a car. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash and are considering legal action, call the Idaho attorneys at Rossman Law Group for a free legal consultation.
Motorcycle Crash Statistics
According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the roads see an average of 89,000 motorcycle accidents each year. That’s only about 1 percent of all registered motorcyclists in the country—but of those 89,000 crashes, roughly 5,000 of them result in fatalities.
Here are a few more helpful statistics about motorcycle accidents:
- More than one-third of the motorcycle crashes that occurred in 2019 listed speeding as a major contributing factor.
- Over 15 percent of motorcycle accidents happen due to drinking or drug use by the driver.
- Almost 41 percent of motorcycle-related deaths in 2019 involved a rider who was not wearing a helmet.
- Motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in crashes with other motorists than drivers of passenger cars.
If these statistics worry you, here’s a silver lining: motorcycle-related fatalities have been declining steadily since 2016. Biker safety is on the rise!
What To Do If You’ve Been Injured in a Motorcycle Accident
Have you sustained a traumatic injury in a motorcycle-related crash? Contact an attorney who specializes in motorcycle collisions. The legal team at Rossman Law Group has decades of combined experience getting justice for injured parties and helping them secure the compensation they deserve.
What percentage of motorcycle riders get into accidents? It may be “only” 1 percent of riders, but that still equates to tens of thousands of people. If you plan to ride a motorcycle, remember to wear a helmet, stay sober, and pay attention to the other motorists sharing the road with you.
