California Motorcycle Accident Statistics
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There are over 800,000 registered motorcycles in California (the largest volume of motorcycles in the nation)
16,505 motorcycle accidents occured in 2017 resulting in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths
Roughly 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death each year
Motorcyclists are killed 26 times more often than passenger car riders on a per mile basis
22.8% of fatal motorcycle accidents involve an intoxicated rider
Close to 25% of riders in fatal accidents didn’t have a valid license
Roughly 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve a collision between a motorcycle and at least one car
“Super-sport” riders are 4 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than any other type of bike rider
Motorcycle fatalities from lack of a helmet increased 9% 2015-2016
60% of motorcycle accidents occur after sunset
Most dangerous counties (fatalities and injuries)
Wear a helmet while riding
Don’t ride after drinking
Never ride without a license
Obey traffic laws
Watch for road obstacles
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