2020 Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Review Recent Motorcycle Crash Data

A basic understanding of motorcycle accident statistics and the causes of motorcycle crashes in Los Angeles and nationwide can help you avoid danger when riding. Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation wants everyone to stay safe when on a motorcycle, which is why Attorney Scott J. Corwin and his team share yearly updates here. If you are a motorcyclist, please take a moment to view these important stats and data points from 2020.

Important 2020 motorcycle accident statistics include:

• 5,579 motorcyclists lost their lives in traffic collisions and single-vehicle accidents.
• 27% of motorcycle riders who lost their lives in crashes were intoxicated at the time with a BAC level at or exceeding 0.08.
• 7% of motorcycle riders who lost their lives had a BAC level between 0.01 and 0.79.
• 36% of motorcycle riders who lost their lives did not have a valid motorcycle license.
• 65% of motorcyclists used helmets that were compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
• 4% of motorcyclists used a non-DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet.
• 31% of motorcyclists did not use a motorcycle helmet or did not report wearing one.
• 83,000 nonfatal but serious motorcyclist injuries were reported.
• 8,317,363 motorcycles were registered nationwide.
• 67.08 motorcyclist fatalities occurred per 100,000 registered motorcycles, the highest rate in many years.
• 992 nonfatal but serious injuries occurred in motorcycle accidents per 100,000 registered motorcycles.
• 17,632 million vehicle miles were traveled by motorcyclists.
• 31.64 motorcyclist fatalities occurred per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
• 468 motorcyclist injuries occurred per 100 million vehicle miles traveled.
• 61.19% of motorcycle fatalities occurred in urban settings, the remaining in rural areas.
• 78.22% of motorcycle fatalities occurred in clear or partly cloudy weather conditions; only 1.72% were reported to have happened while it was raining.
• 50.49% of motorcycle fatalities happened during the day, which is a negligible difference from nighttime statistics.
• 41.03% of motorcycle fatalities happened in crashes that did not involve another vehicle.
• 51.73% of motorcycle fatalities happened in two-vehicle accidents.
• 7.24% of motorcycle fatalities happened in multi-vehicle accidents with three or more vehicles.

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If you’re in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles or lost a loved one to a motorcycle accident, Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation can help. You could be owed compensation for your losses from the liable party. Call the firm at (310) 683-2300 at once. Confidential consultations are available.

Useful Resources

• https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/road-users/motorcycles/
• https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-motorcycle-crashes
• https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycles
• https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/motor-vehicle/occupant-protection/motorcycle-helmets/