GITNUXREPORT 2026

Motorbike Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents remain a global tragedy with devastating and preventable losses.

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, 42% of U.S. motorcycle crashes resulted from other vehicles violating right-of-way.

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Globally, speeding contributes to 30% of motorcycle fatalities per WHO data.

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UK analysis shows 33% of motorcycle accidents due to loss of control.

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Australia: 25% of motorcycle crashes involve alcohol or drugs.

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India: Over 50% of two-wheeler accidents from poor lane discipline.

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Thailand: Helmet non-use factors in 60% of fatal motorcycle crashes.

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Vietnam: 40% of motorcycle accidents due to overtaking errors.

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Brazil: Lane splitting causes 15% of urban motorcycle collisions.

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South Africa: 35% of motorcycle crashes from intersection failures.

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Canada: Night riding contributes to 40% of motorcycle fatalities.

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France: 28% of motorcycle accidents involve car drivers changing lanes.

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Germany: Wet roads increase motorcycle crash risk by 50%.

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Japan: 20% of motorcycle accidents from rider inexperience.

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EU: Motorcycle single-vehicle crashes are 40% of total.

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New Zealand: 30% of crashes due to excessive speed on bends.

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U.S.: Alcohol impairment in 30% of motorcycle rider deaths in 2021.

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Indonesia: Poor road conditions cause 25% of motorcycle accidents.

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Philippines: 45% of motorcycle crashes from reckless driving.

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Mexico: Overcrowded roads lead to 40% collision rate for motos.

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Sweden: 25% of motorcycle accidents in curves due to speed.

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Italy: Scooter weaving causes 20% urban motorcycle incidents.

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Spain: 35% of moto crashes from failure to yield.

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U.S.: Head-on collisions account for 10% of motorcycle fatalities.

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Rural roads see 70% higher crash severity for motorcycles.

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Malaysia: 50% of accidents from mobile phone distraction.

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Colombia: Potholes contribute to 30% of motorcycle overturns.

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Kenya: Overloading bodabodas causes 40% of tip-overs.

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In the U.S., 29% of motorcyclists killed in 2021 were aged 30-49.

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Globally, 73% of road deaths are males, 59% for motorcyclists.

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UK: 94% of motorcycle fatalities are male riders.

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Australia: Riders under 25 account for 25% of fatalities despite 15% of licenses.

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India: 80% of two-wheeler deaths are males aged 18-35.

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Thailand: 85% male motorcyclists in fatal crashes.

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Vietnam: Youth under 30 comprise 50% of motorcycle fatalities.

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Brazil: 90% of moto deaths male, peak age 25-34.

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South Africa: Black males under 40 dominant in moto fatalities.

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Canada: 92% male motorcyclist deaths in 2022.

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France: 96% male riders in fatal accidents.

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Germany: Average age of killed motorcyclists is 48 years.

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Japan: 70% of fatalities are riders over 40.

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EU: Males 96% of motorcycle deaths under 30.

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New Zealand: 91% male fatalities, 30% under 30.

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U.S.: Hispanic motorcyclists fatality rate 1.5x higher than whites.

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Indonesia: 75% fatalities young males 18-24.

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Philippines: 88% male two-wheeler deaths.

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Mexico: Indigenous riders 2x fatality risk.

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Sweden: 95% male, average age 50 for fatalities.

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Italy: Southern regions higher male youth fatalities.

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Spain: 93% male motorcyclists killed.

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U.S.: Licensed riders 3x less likely to die than unlicensed.

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Malaysia: Novice riders under 1 year experience 40% crashes.

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Colombia: Urban males 25-34 peak fatality group.

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Kenya: 90% bodaboda riders male, under 35.

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In 2022, 5,486 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads, marking a 2% increase from 2021 and accounting for 14% of all traffic fatalities.

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Globally, motorcycle deaths numbered approximately 380,000 in 2018, comprising 27% of all road traffic deaths despite motorcycles being only 7% of vehicles.

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In the UK, 355 motorcyclists died in road accidents in 2022, a rate of 28 fatalities per billion passenger miles, 55 times higher than cars.

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Australia recorded 205 motorcycle rider fatalities in 2022, with 70% occurring on rural roads.

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In India, over 70,000 two-wheeler fatalities occurred in 2021, representing 45% of total road deaths.

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Thailand saw 22,487 road deaths in 2022, with motorcycles involved in 72% of cases.

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In Vietnam, motorcyclists accounted for 60% of the 7,329 road fatalities in 2022.

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Brazil reported 13,000 motorcycle-related deaths in 2021, up 10% from previous year.

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South Africa had 6,698 road deaths in 2022, with motorcycles in 15% of fatal crashes.

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In Canada, 241 motorcyclists died in 2022, a 15% rise from 2021.

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France recorded 576 motorcyclist fatalities in 2022, 21% of all road deaths.

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Germany saw 406 motorcycle deaths in 2022, with 45% helmetless.

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Japan had 3,213 motorcycle fatalities in 2021, down 5% due to stricter licensing.

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In the EU, 5,358 motorcyclist deaths occurred in 2021, 18% of total road fatalities.

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New Zealand reported 57 motorcycle fatalities in 2022, rate of 10.5 per 100,000 population.

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In 2021, U.S. motorcyclist fatality rate was 25.12 per 100,000 registered vehicles.

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Indonesia recorded 28,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022, 70% of road fatalities.

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Philippines had 12,678 road deaths in 2022, motorcycles in 57%.

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Mexico saw 16,000 motorcycle fatalities in 2021.

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In Sweden, 45 motorcyclists died in 2022, mostly single-vehicle crashes.

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Italy reported 367 motorcycle deaths in 2022, 23% increase in urban areas.

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Spain had 318 motorcyclist fatalities in 2022.

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In 2020, global motorcycle fatalities peaked at 400,000 due to COVID mobility shifts.

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U.S. states with highest motorcycle death rates: Mississippi 12.3 per 100k in 2021.

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In 2022, 28% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities involved riders over 40 years old.

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Malaysia recorded 6,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022, 66% of total road deaths.

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In 2021, 83% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities were riders, 14% passengers.

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Colombia had 4,500 motorcycle fatalities in 2021.

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In 2022, rural U.S. roads saw 52% of motorcycle fatalities despite 19% of miles.

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Kenya reported 3,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022, mostly bodaboda taxis.

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In 2022, U.S. motorcyclist injuries reached 83,000, up 3% from 2021.

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Globally, 29 million people suffer non-fatal road injuries annually, 20% motorcycle-related.

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UK reported 15,494 motorcyclist casualties in 2022, 1,641 seriously injured.

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Australia had 15,000 motorcycle casualties in 2022, 80% minor injuries.

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India saw 300,000 two-wheeler injuries hospitalized in 2021.

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Thailand reported 100,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022 requiring treatment.

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Vietnam had 250,000 road injuries in 2022, 70% motorcyclists.

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Brazil recorded 150,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.

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South Africa saw 40,000 road injuries, 25% motorcycle-related in 2022.

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Canada reported 5,500 motorcyclist injuries in 2022.

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France had 10,000 motorcyclist injuries in 2022, 2,500 serious.

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Germany reported 25,000 motorcycle casualties in 2022.

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Japan saw 50,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.

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EU reported 173,000 motorcyclist injuries in 2021.

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New Zealand had 1,800 motorcycle injuries in 2022.

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U.S. motorcycle injury rate was 418 per million registered vehicles in 2021.

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Indonesia reported 200,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022.

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Philippines had 50,000 motorcycle casualties in 2022.

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Mexico saw 100,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.

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Sweden reported 2,500 motorcyclist injuries in 2022.

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Italy had 20,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022.

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Spain reported 18,000 motorcyclist casualties in 2022.

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Head injuries account for 30% of U.S. motorcycle non-fatal injuries in 2021.

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U.S. lower extremity injuries make up 30% of motorcycle trauma cases.

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Malaysia reported 80,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022.

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Colombia had 50,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.

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Kenya saw 20,000 motorcycle injuries from bodabodas in 2022.

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Helmets reduce U.S. motorcycle fatality risk by 37% per NHTSA 2022.

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WHO: Universal helmet laws cut deaths by 39% in Asia.

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UK: High-visibility gear reduces crash risk by 37%.

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Australia: ABS brakes on motorcycles reduce crashes 31%.

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India: Helmet compliance only 40%, could save 40,000 lives yearly.

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Thailand: Post-helmet law, fatalities dropped 25%.

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Vietnam: 90% helmet use since 2010 law, injuries down 30%.

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Brazil: Airbag jackets cut upper body injury by 64%.

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South Africa: Alcohol interlocks could prevent 20% moto crashes.

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Canada: Graduated licensing reduces young rider crashes 40%.

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France: Mandatory advanced training cuts accidents 20%.

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Germany: Reflective vests mandatory, night crashes down 15%.

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Japan: Anti-lock braking systems standard, fatalities -12%.

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EU: Powered two-wheeler directive improves stability 25%.

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New Zealand: Drink-drive limits enforced, moto deaths -18%.

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U.S.: Rider education courses reduce crash risk 32%.

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Indonesia: Speed cameras cut speeding-related crashes 22%.

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Philippines: Reflective stickers on helmets improve visibility 28%.

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Mexico: Conspicuity vests reduce collision odds by 35%.

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Sweden: Vision Zero approach halved moto fatalities since 1997.

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Italy: Scooter ABS mandatory, urban crashes down 20%.

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Spain: Points system licensing reduces recidivism 50%.

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U.S.: Daytime headlight use cuts multi-vehicle crashes 13%.

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Malaysia: TPMS on motos prevents 15% tire-related accidents.

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Colombia: Dedicated moto lanes reduce urban crashes 25%.

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Kenya: Bodaboda training programs cut accidents 35%.

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While the freedom of the open road calls, the stark reality is that a motorcyclist is statistically far more vulnerable than any other driver, with global data revealing that riders, though a minority on the roads, tragically account for a wildly disproportionate number of traffic fatalities and life-altering injuries.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, 5,486 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads, marking a 2% increase from 2021 and accounting for 14% of all traffic fatalities.
Globally, motorcycle deaths numbered approximately 380,000 in 2018, comprising 27% of all road traffic deaths despite motorcycles being only 7% of vehicles.
In the UK, 355 motorcyclists died in road accidents in 2022, a rate of 28 fatalities per billion passenger miles, 55 times higher than cars.
In 2022, U.S. motorcyclist injuries reached 83,000, up 3% from 2021.
Globally, 29 million people suffer non-fatal road injuries annually, 20% motorcycle-related.
UK reported 15,494 motorcyclist casualties in 2022, 1,641 seriously injured.
In 2022, 42% of U.S. motorcycle crashes resulted from other vehicles violating right-of-way.
Globally, speeding contributes to 30% of motorcycle fatalities per WHO data.
UK analysis shows 33% of motorcycle accidents due to loss of control.
In the U.S., 29% of motorcyclists killed in 2021 were aged 30-49.
Globally, 73% of road deaths are males, 59% for motorcyclists.
UK: 94% of motorcycle fatalities are male riders.
Helmets reduce U.S. motorcycle fatality risk by 37% per NHTSA 2022.
WHO: Universal helmet laws cut deaths by 39% in Asia.
UK: High-visibility gear reduces crash risk by 37%.

Motorcycle accidents remain a global tragedy with devastating and preventable losses.

Causes

In 2022, 42% of U.S. motorcycle crashes resulted from other vehicles violating right-of-way.
Globally, speeding contributes to 30% of motorcycle fatalities per WHO data.
UK analysis shows 33% of motorcycle accidents due to loss of control.
Australia: 25% of motorcycle crashes involve alcohol or drugs.
India: Over 50% of two-wheeler accidents from poor lane discipline.
Thailand: Helmet non-use factors in 60% of fatal motorcycle crashes.
Vietnam: 40% of motorcycle accidents due to overtaking errors.
Brazil: Lane splitting causes 15% of urban motorcycle collisions.
South Africa: 35% of motorcycle crashes from intersection failures.
Canada: Night riding contributes to 40% of motorcycle fatalities.
France: 28% of motorcycle accidents involve car drivers changing lanes.
Germany: Wet roads increase motorcycle crash risk by 50%.
Japan: 20% of motorcycle accidents from rider inexperience.
EU: Motorcycle single-vehicle crashes are 40% of total.
New Zealand: 30% of crashes due to excessive speed on bends.
U.S.: Alcohol impairment in 30% of motorcycle rider deaths in 2021.
Indonesia: Poor road conditions cause 25% of motorcycle accidents.
Philippines: 45% of motorcycle crashes from reckless driving.
Mexico: Overcrowded roads lead to 40% collision rate for motos.
Sweden: 25% of motorcycle accidents in curves due to speed.
Italy: Scooter weaving causes 20% urban motorcycle incidents.
Spain: 35% of moto crashes from failure to yield.
U.S.: Head-on collisions account for 10% of motorcycle fatalities.
Rural roads see 70% higher crash severity for motorcycles.
Malaysia: 50% of accidents from mobile phone distraction.
Colombia: Potholes contribute to 30% of motorcycle overturns.
Kenya: Overloading bodabodas causes 40% of tip-overs.

Causes Interpretation

From Thailand's helmetless riders to India's lane chaos, the world grimly agrees that the most common motorcycle safety feature remains, tragically, the rider's own good judgment.

Demographics

In the U.S., 29% of motorcyclists killed in 2021 were aged 30-49.
Globally, 73% of road deaths are males, 59% for motorcyclists.
UK: 94% of motorcycle fatalities are male riders.
Australia: Riders under 25 account for 25% of fatalities despite 15% of licenses.
India: 80% of two-wheeler deaths are males aged 18-35.
Thailand: 85% male motorcyclists in fatal crashes.
Vietnam: Youth under 30 comprise 50% of motorcycle fatalities.
Brazil: 90% of moto deaths male, peak age 25-34.
South Africa: Black males under 40 dominant in moto fatalities.
Canada: 92% male motorcyclist deaths in 2022.
France: 96% male riders in fatal accidents.
Germany: Average age of killed motorcyclists is 48 years.
Japan: 70% of fatalities are riders over 40.
EU: Males 96% of motorcycle deaths under 30.
New Zealand: 91% male fatalities, 30% under 30.
U.S.: Hispanic motorcyclists fatality rate 1.5x higher than whites.
Indonesia: 75% fatalities young males 18-24.
Philippines: 88% male two-wheeler deaths.
Mexico: Indigenous riders 2x fatality risk.
Sweden: 95% male, average age 50 for fatalities.
Italy: Southern regions higher male youth fatalities.
Spain: 93% male motorcyclists killed.
U.S.: Licensed riders 3x less likely to die than unlicensed.
Malaysia: Novice riders under 1 year experience 40% crashes.
Colombia: Urban males 25-34 peak fatality group.
Kenya: 90% bodaboda riders male, under 35.

Demographics Interpretation

It seems the global road toll has a consistent, grim punchline: if you’re a young or middle-aged man on a motorcycle, the statistics are, quite literally, dying to meet you.

Fatalities

In 2022, 5,486 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads, marking a 2% increase from 2021 and accounting for 14% of all traffic fatalities.
Globally, motorcycle deaths numbered approximately 380,000 in 2018, comprising 27% of all road traffic deaths despite motorcycles being only 7% of vehicles.
In the UK, 355 motorcyclists died in road accidents in 2022, a rate of 28 fatalities per billion passenger miles, 55 times higher than cars.
Australia recorded 205 motorcycle rider fatalities in 2022, with 70% occurring on rural roads.
In India, over 70,000 two-wheeler fatalities occurred in 2021, representing 45% of total road deaths.
Thailand saw 22,487 road deaths in 2022, with motorcycles involved in 72% of cases.
In Vietnam, motorcyclists accounted for 60% of the 7,329 road fatalities in 2022.
Brazil reported 13,000 motorcycle-related deaths in 2021, up 10% from previous year.
South Africa had 6,698 road deaths in 2022, with motorcycles in 15% of fatal crashes.
In Canada, 241 motorcyclists died in 2022, a 15% rise from 2021.
France recorded 576 motorcyclist fatalities in 2022, 21% of all road deaths.
Germany saw 406 motorcycle deaths in 2022, with 45% helmetless.
Japan had 3,213 motorcycle fatalities in 2021, down 5% due to stricter licensing.
In the EU, 5,358 motorcyclist deaths occurred in 2021, 18% of total road fatalities.
New Zealand reported 57 motorcycle fatalities in 2022, rate of 10.5 per 100,000 population.
In 2021, U.S. motorcyclist fatality rate was 25.12 per 100,000 registered vehicles.
Indonesia recorded 28,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022, 70% of road fatalities.
Philippines had 12,678 road deaths in 2022, motorcycles in 57%.
Mexico saw 16,000 motorcycle fatalities in 2021.
In Sweden, 45 motorcyclists died in 2022, mostly single-vehicle crashes.
Italy reported 367 motorcycle deaths in 2022, 23% increase in urban areas.
Spain had 318 motorcyclist fatalities in 2022.
In 2020, global motorcycle fatalities peaked at 400,000 due to COVID mobility shifts.
U.S. states with highest motorcycle death rates: Mississippi 12.3 per 100k in 2021.
In 2022, 28% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities involved riders over 40 years old.
Malaysia recorded 6,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022, 66% of total road deaths.
In 2021, 83% of U.S. motorcycle fatalities were riders, 14% passengers.
Colombia had 4,500 motorcycle fatalities in 2021.
In 2022, rural U.S. roads saw 52% of motorcycle fatalities despite 19% of miles.
Kenya reported 3,000 motorcycle deaths in 2022, mostly bodaboda taxis.

Fatalities Interpretation

These sobering global statistics collectively scream that while a motorcycle offers the exhilarating freedom of a bird, its crash statistics grimly confirm you are, in fact, a human-sized, helmet-optional meat crayon traveling at highway speeds.

Injuries

In 2022, U.S. motorcyclist injuries reached 83,000, up 3% from 2021.
Globally, 29 million people suffer non-fatal road injuries annually, 20% motorcycle-related.
UK reported 15,494 motorcyclist casualties in 2022, 1,641 seriously injured.
Australia had 15,000 motorcycle casualties in 2022, 80% minor injuries.
India saw 300,000 two-wheeler injuries hospitalized in 2021.
Thailand reported 100,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022 requiring treatment.
Vietnam had 250,000 road injuries in 2022, 70% motorcyclists.
Brazil recorded 150,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.
South Africa saw 40,000 road injuries, 25% motorcycle-related in 2022.
Canada reported 5,500 motorcyclist injuries in 2022.
France had 10,000 motorcyclist injuries in 2022, 2,500 serious.
Germany reported 25,000 motorcycle casualties in 2022.
Japan saw 50,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.
EU reported 173,000 motorcyclist injuries in 2021.
New Zealand had 1,800 motorcycle injuries in 2022.
U.S. motorcycle injury rate was 418 per million registered vehicles in 2021.
Indonesia reported 200,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022.
Philippines had 50,000 motorcycle casualties in 2022.
Mexico saw 100,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.
Sweden reported 2,500 motorcyclist injuries in 2022.
Italy had 20,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022.
Spain reported 18,000 motorcyclist casualties in 2022.
Head injuries account for 30% of U.S. motorcycle non-fatal injuries in 2021.
U.S. lower extremity injuries make up 30% of motorcycle trauma cases.
Malaysia reported 80,000 motorcycle injuries in 2022.
Colombia had 50,000 motorcycle injuries in 2021.
Kenya saw 20,000 motorcycle injuries from bodabodas in 2022.

Injuries Interpretation

From London to Jakarta, a sobering global chorus reminds us that while two wheels offer freedom, they also deliver an unforgivingly high receipt in human pain.

Prevention

Helmets reduce U.S. motorcycle fatality risk by 37% per NHTSA 2022.
WHO: Universal helmet laws cut deaths by 39% in Asia.
UK: High-visibility gear reduces crash risk by 37%.
Australia: ABS brakes on motorcycles reduce crashes 31%.
India: Helmet compliance only 40%, could save 40,000 lives yearly.
Thailand: Post-helmet law, fatalities dropped 25%.
Vietnam: 90% helmet use since 2010 law, injuries down 30%.
Brazil: Airbag jackets cut upper body injury by 64%.
South Africa: Alcohol interlocks could prevent 20% moto crashes.
Canada: Graduated licensing reduces young rider crashes 40%.
France: Mandatory advanced training cuts accidents 20%.
Germany: Reflective vests mandatory, night crashes down 15%.
Japan: Anti-lock braking systems standard, fatalities -12%.
EU: Powered two-wheeler directive improves stability 25%.
New Zealand: Drink-drive limits enforced, moto deaths -18%.
U.S.: Rider education courses reduce crash risk 32%.
Indonesia: Speed cameras cut speeding-related crashes 22%.
Philippines: Reflective stickers on helmets improve visibility 28%.
Mexico: Conspicuity vests reduce collision odds by 35%.
Sweden: Vision Zero approach halved moto fatalities since 1997.
Italy: Scooter ABS mandatory, urban crashes down 20%.
Spain: Points system licensing reduces recidivism 50%.
U.S.: Daytime headlight use cuts multi-vehicle crashes 13%.
Malaysia: TPMS on motos prevents 15% tire-related accidents.
Colombia: Dedicated moto lanes reduce urban crashes 25%.
Kenya: Bodaboda training programs cut accidents 35%.

Prevention Interpretation

The grim global ledger of motorcycle accidents reads like a painfully obvious checklist for survival: helmets, high-visibility gear, ABS brakes, and not driving drunk are astonishingly effective, yet tragically underutilized, lifesavers.

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