As highlighted by Motorcycles Data in their article, “What to Do After Having a Motorcycle Accident,” motorcycle accidents remain a serious concern across the U.S., with riders facing a significantly higher risk of fatal crashes than passenger vehicle occupants.
Key Motorcycle Accident Statistics:
- Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than car occupants, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
- In 2023, over 5,000 motorcyclist fatalities accounted for 14% of all U.S. traffic deaths, despite motorcycles making up just 3% of registered vehicles.
- In Illinois, motorcycles were involved in 1.1% of all vehicle crashes, yet they accounted for 13.8% of fatal accidents and 3.9% of injury crashes.
- Chicago recorded 3,542 motorcycle crashes in 2023, but maintained a relatively low fatality rate of 6.05 per 100,000 people.
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