for '07... http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810990.PDF
Always an interesting read...
Motorcycle Rider Fatalities by State,
1. Florida 530
2. California 495
...
“Per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 35 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash.”
In 2007, 2,641 (50%) of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with another type of motor vehicle in transport. In two-vehicle crashes, 78 percent of the motorcycles involved were struck in the front. Only 5 percent were struck in the rear.
"Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in a fatal collision with a fixed object than are other vehicles."
“One out of four motorcycle riders in fatal crashes in 2007 were riding their vehicles with an invalid license.”
NHTSA estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,784 motorcyclists in 2007. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 800 lives could have been saved.
Helmets are estimated to reduce fatalities by 37%
This means for every 100 motorcyclists killed in crashes while not wearing a helmet, 37 of them could have been saved had all 100 worn helmets.
and more...
Always an interesting read...
Motorcycle Rider Fatalities by State,
1. Florida 530
2. California 495
...
“Per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 35 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash.”
In 2007, 2,641 (50%) of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with another type of motor vehicle in transport. In two-vehicle crashes, 78 percent of the motorcycles involved were struck in the front. Only 5 percent were struck in the rear.
"Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in a fatal collision with a fixed object than are other vehicles."
“One out of four motorcycle riders in fatal crashes in 2007 were riding their vehicles with an invalid license.”
NHTSA estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,784 motorcyclists in 2007. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 800 lives could have been saved.
Helmets are estimated to reduce fatalities by 37%
This means for every 100 motorcyclists killed in crashes while not wearing a helmet, 37 of them could have been saved had all 100 worn helmets.
and more...
