San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcycle accidents are a huge problem all over the U.S. Whether they are caused by the negligence, reckless behavior or wrongdoing of a motorist or the motorcycle rider, they can have serious affects not only to the victim, but to a victim’s family as well. Listed below are a few motorcycle accident statistics, many of which are located on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Over 80% of all motorcycle accidents involve serious injuries or death.
Almost 2,000 people are killed each year in the United States due to motorcycle accidents.
Over 50,000 people are injured as a result of motorcycle related crashes.
A motorcyclist is three times more likely if hit by a vehicle to be seriously injured.
A motorcyclist is 14 times more likely to be killed than a person involved in a double-car crash.
The most common injuries experienced by a motorcycle rider are to the chest and head.
Three-quarters of all motorcycle related accidents involve another car or motor vehicle.
Two thirds of motorcycle accidents happen due to the automobile driver’s failure to yield the right of way.
Over half of all fatal motorcycle accidents are alcohol-related.
Most motorcycle accidents occur in intersections.
Weather is not a factor in about 98% of all motorcycle accidents.
Most motorcycle accidents happen when the rider is only traveling a short distance.
Many accidents occur due to the failure of a motorist to determine the presence of a motorcycle before it’s too late.
About half of all motorcyclists are not seen by the other vehicle involved.
Motorcycle accidents are often reduced by use of headlights during both day and night operation, and brightly colored and/or reflective jackets worn by the motorcycle rider.
62% of all motorcycles in the post-crash phase experience a fuel leak or spill causing a potential fire hazard.
Almost 92% of motorcycle riders involved in crashes are self-taught or learned from friends/family and never took part in any formal training course or educational classes.
Almost 96% of all motorcycle riders involved in an accident are male.

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