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Ohio State Motorcycle Statistics

In 2005, there were 1,326 roadway fatalities compared with 1,285 in 2004. This represents an increase of 41deaths, which can be attributed to a 33 percent rise in motorcycle fatalities. There were 177 motorcycle-related fatalities in 2005 compared to 133 in 2004.

Contributing factors included:

• Alcohol or drug impairment – 45%
• No helmet – 73%
• About 50% were single-vehicle crashes in which no other vehicle was involved.

Other Stats and Information:

• Ohio is third in the nation for motorcycle riders.
• Motorcycle sales are growing at about 16 percent annually.
• The number of riders on the road will likely grow with increased gas prices.
• Motorcycle registrations have risen by 22 percent over the past five years.
• More women are riding.  Over the past five years, licensed motorcycle riders have increased by 7 percent while women riders have increased by 28 percent.
• Nationally, statistics show an increase in older, affluent riders – both new riders and existing riders who haven’t ridden in years.
• About 30,000 people have a registered motorcycle, but do not have the appropriate license to operate it.

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