Motorcycle Accident Hot Topics

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Riding a motorized bike can be enjoyable and challenging, but it has its risks because riders are vulnerable. The greatest challenge you face when riding is to avoid accidents and injury, and motorcycle accident statistics prove this.

Sadly, when it comes to motorcyclist injury statistics, the numbers are growing. If you or someone you know has been involved in a crash, contact our local Motorcycle Injury Lawyers about your Motorcycle Accident Claim today!

There is an increase in fatalities among motorcyclists. Motorcycle Accident Statistics Include The Following:

• 4,553 motorcyclists died in crashes
• 12.5 percent of motorized bike crashes are contributed to improper road maintenance
• An average of over 12 motorcyclists die every day
• Fatalities account for more than 10 percent of all crash fatalities
• In 2005 these motorized bike fatalities more than doubled that of the decade before

In the United States, there are over 4 million motorcycles registered. The popularity of motorcycles has increased dramatically due to the low initial cost of a motorized bike plus the great fuel efficiency. This motorcycling popularity has also increased the accident numbers over the last decade. Recent data states that the number of motorcyclist fatalities in any recent year is almost double the number of deaths that same year from accidents in railroad, pipeline, marine, and aviation combined.

Contact our Bike Injury Lawyers about your Claim today!

Popular Motorcycle Accident Claim Case 

A well-known crash that occurred on June 12 involved Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In that crash, a 1996 Chrysler New Yorker was traveling westbound on 2nd Avenue in Pittsburgh . The driver was intending to make a left turn from 2nd Avenue onto the 10th Street Bridge. A 2005 Suzuki motorized bike was traveling in the opposite direction and approaching the same intersection. As the Chrysler started to turn left, it crossed in front of the motorized bike. The bike then collided with the car. The rider was ejected and was seriously injured.

Motorcyclist suffer when it comes to safety compared to other vehicle accidents. Sadly, when it comes to motorcycle accident statistics, the numbers are growing. If you or someone you know has been involved in a crash, contact our local Motorcycle Injury Lawyers about your Motorcycle Accident Claim today!

Read About Facts and Stats: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - May