Motorcycle Accident Facts & Figures
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40,000. That's the number of motorcycle riders who die on U.S. roads each year in accidents, according to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
As Mesa, Arizona motorcycle accident attorneys, we've compiled some other interesting statistics about motorcycle accidents worth considering:
- More than 50% of motorcyclists who are killed in accidents were not wearing helmets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study suggests that riders who wear helmets reduce the chance of being killed by nearly 30%.
- About 66% of crashes that result in a fatality involve drivers who were speeding or driving recklessly, while approximately 25% of fatal accidents involve failed braking and/or steering attempts.
- Four out of five of all motorcycle accident fatalities happen off-road.
- Most motorcycle fatalities happen on divided roads and involve collisions with fixed objects.
- Six out 10 fatal motorcycle accidents happen at night.
- Motorcyclists are nearly 16 times more likely than other vehicle operators to be killed in a crash.
- The most common cause of fatalities in motorcycle accidents is head injuries.
- The majority of accidents that result in fatalities occur with single riders.
If you or a loved one has been injured or suffered property damage as a result of a motorcycle accident in Arizona, you need sound legal advice. Contact the Mesa motorcycle accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices and e-mail us through our free consultation form.
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