Motorcycle Accident Statistics

These are some of the "numbers" regarding motorcycle incidents - namely the fatalities and injuries. While they obviously do not reflect the unique nature of every crash, we are reminded of the grim reality of riding - roads out there are dangerous.

There is a steady decline in fatalities and injuries from 1994 that stops in 2000, where an increase in injuries and fatalities start. Do not end up as a statistic! Always wear complete motorcycle gear and never drink before riding.

Motorcycle Fatalities

Year	Motorcycles	Fatalities	Death Rate
1994	3,756,555	2320	22.66
1995	3,897,191	2227	22.73
1996	3,871,599	2161	21.78
1997	3,826,373	2116	20.99
1998	3,879,450	2294	22.31
1999	4,152,433	24883	23.46
2000	4,346,068	2897	27.67
2001	4,903,056	3197	33.17
2002	5,004,156	3270	34.25
2003	5,370,035	3714	38.78
2004	5,780,870	4008	39.89

Motorcycle Injuries

Year	Motorcycles	Rider Injury	Injury Rate
1994	3,756,555	57,000	561
1995	3,897,191	57,000	587
1996	3,871,599	55,000	557
1997	3,826,373	53,000	522
1998	3,879,450	49,000	476
1999	4,152,433	50,000	472
2000	4,346,068	58,000	551
2001	4,903,056	60,000	625
2002	5,004,156	65,000	677
2003	5,370,035	67,000	703

Motorcycle Helmet Use

	2004	2005
Helmet Use (ALL)	58%	48%
Helmet Use (Rider)	63%	56%
Helmet Use (Pass.)	41%	29%

Some data gathered from the NHTSA