Motorcyle Death and Accident Rates in America

Motorcycle accidents and deaths iN americA There are 7.7 Million motorcycles on the road in America. 106,000 of them, or about 2%, have been involved in an accident. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you are 39 times more likely to die and 8 times more likely to be injured, then if you had been in a passenger car. Wearing a helmet will increase your survival rate by at least 37% if you are involved in an accident. In 2009, 4,469 people died in motorcycle accidents. That's down 16% from 2008, when 5,312 people died – the highest death rate ever. of thos e who died in 2009: 51% were over 29% were the age of 40. drunk drivers. 25% didn't even 35% were speeding. have a motorcycle no license license! Car Insurance Comparison.org