Motorcycle crash facts

Motorcycle Crash Facts 2012 contains the latest summary of motorcycle crash data including graphs and tables.

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.

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