Motorcycle Accident Statistics

With the onset of warmer weather, more motorcycles are out on Illinois’ roads. There’s a persistent myth that most bikers, particularly sport bikers, are reckless in their driving behavior; not so. The primary cause of car and motorcycle collisions is the car or truck driver failing to yield the right of way to the smaller motorcycle.

A recent study of single vehicle accidents found that motorcyclists have a disproportionately higher rate of wrecks. 34% of motorcycle accidents involve a single bike, while 19% of car crashes included only one car. So in single vehicle crashes, bikers a large responsibility. But in car/motorcycle collisions, motorists are often responsible for the accidents, by failing to simply look both ways. The rise of distracted driving has greatly contributed to the number of accidents involving motorcycles; think about how many car drivers you see on a cell phone, versus motorcycle drivers on the phone. The smaller size of motorcycles and the decreased reaction time of people using handheld electronic devices result in dangerous situations for bikers.

If you’re driving a car, look both ways at every intersection, and be aware of all vehicles around you, big and small. If you’re riding a motorcycle, it’s a good idea to wear bright conspicuous colors to attract the attention of motor vehicle drivers. And for the safety of everyone on the road, yourself included, don’t drive a car and text; it takes both your mind and your hands away from driving, for more than four seconds—a car traveling at forty miles an hour can cross a football field in that span of time.

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