Is Riding a Motorcycle More Dangerous than Driving a Car?
September 7, 2021
Riding a motorcycle is fun and exhilarating, but motorcycle accidents are inherently more dangerous than car accidents for drivers and occupants. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists were about 29 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash in 2019 and were four times more likely to be injured. Safe motorcycling is very attainable, but it takes coordination, practice, balance, and good judgment. Here’s how car and motorcycle accidents compare and how you can stay safe on the road. National Accident Rates The NHTSA estimates that nearly 13