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.

Statistics on Motorcycle Accidents

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 Killed in Sturgis Rally Crashes

At least 9 bikers have been killed in Sturgis Motorcycle Rally accidents.

NH Motorcycle Fatalities Up in 2010

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.

Blame it on the SuperBike

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 Fun but They Can Also Hide Hazards

Curves are hazardous enough in themselves. When they hide additional motorcycle hazards, they become even more dangerous.

Motorcycle Accidents: The Numbers Don’t Lie

The value of uninsured motorist insurance is proven by comparing the risk of motorcycling to other activities.

Improving Your Motorcycle Safety Skills

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.