If you ride a motorcycle or know someone who does, you might be surprised in the statistics we’ve compiled in this article. We know you do not need us to remind you how dangerous driving a motorcycle on the open road can be – big trucks, distracted drivers, winding roads, etc. Driving a motorcycle no matter how skilled you are is very dangerous. The more prepared you are when you take to the road, the better your chance of avoiding serious injury or even death caused by a motorcycle wreck. Make sure you understand bike safety and are comfortable riding in all areas.
National statistics from 2009 reported motorcycle accidents:
- In 2009, 5,430 bikers were killed – an increase of 2% from 2008.
- Bikers were 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash and 9 times more likely to be injured based on per miles traveled.
- Helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders and 41% for motorcycle passengers.
- 59% of the bikers killed in 2009 were not wearing helmets
- Motorcyclist fatalities reached 5,430 in 2009, accounting for 14% of total crash fatalities.
- This is the 12th consecutive year that there has been an increase in motorcycle crash deaths.
- In 2009, 25% of the motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with fixed objects, compared to 19% for cars, 14% for light trucks, and 4% for heavy trucks.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, make sure you find a Denver motorcycle injury lawyer to help you with you claim or case. Insurance companies can be brutal and tough to handle. A Motorcycle lawyer will save you time, money and stress.
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