Study Shows Race Plays Role in Motorcycle Fatality Rates
Black riders are more likely to die in motorcycle crashes than their white counterparts, a new Johns Hopkins University study shows.
Black riders are more likely to die in motorcycle crashes than their white counterparts, a new Johns Hopkins University study shows.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,290 motorcyclists were killed in 2008—an increase of 2 % compared to the 5,174 motorcyclists killed in 2007. About 96,000 motorcyclists suffered injuries in crashes during 2008.
At least 9 bikers have been killed in Sturgis Motorcycle Rally accidents.
The number of motorcycle riders killed in NH crashes has tripled compared to the fatalities at the same point in 2009. So far, 16 motorcyclists have died in NH accidents this year compared to 5 at the same point last year.
Statistics show that superbike riders are more likely to die in a fatal crash than other motorcycle riders. Superbikes are incredibly dangerous machine but even more dangerous are the decisions made by their owners to race and do stunts with them.
Curves are hazardous enough in themselves. When they hide additional motorcycle hazards, they become even more dangerous.
The value of uninsured motorist insurance is proven by comparing the risk of motorcycling to other activities.
In order to stay safe on the roadways, motorcycle riders need to observe a set of very serious and necessary rules aimed at alerting their presence to other drivers on the road and defending themselves against possible collisions.