Motorcycle Crash Facts

Motorcyclists face a number of risk factors that do not affect car drivers. The main risk factors are decreased stability and a much lower level of occupant protection than is provided by a car. In addition, a motorcycle is less visible to other road users than a car or a truck. These factors together give motorcycling a higher level of risk per kilometre travelled than other modes of transport.

Motorcycle Crash Facts 2008 contains the latest summary of motorcycle crash data including graphs and tables.

Download a copy of Motorcycle Crash Facts 2008 (PDF v7.0, 287kb) or email info@MOT.govt.nz.