Dallas Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Below are some motorcycle accident statistics that have been collected over the course of the past several years:

• In 2006, 4,935 motorcyclists died while involved in motorcycle accidents
• Nearly 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve the motorcyclists crashing into another type of motor vehicle, such as a car or truck
• Only 3% of all motorcycle accidents result from vehicle failure
• Only 2% of all motorcycle accidents result from defects in the roads such as cracked pavement or potholes
• In 98% of all motorcycle accidents, weather is a huge factor, as rain and forceful winds can increase a motorcyclists’ chance of losing control of his/her bike
• After motorcycle accidents, fuel leaks and spills were at present around the bike in approximately 62% of cases, which can lead to explosions or fire outbreaks

Each year, data is issued by the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).  This data shows top reasons why motorcyclists are fatally killed.  According to FARS, fatalities from motorcycle crashes can be attributed to:

• Not wearing a helmet (just below 50% of motorcyclists were killed when they did not wear a helmet and were involved in an accident)
• High blood alcohol concentrations – motorcyclists, like other motor vehicle drivers – should always avoid driving under the influence
• Negotiating curves (nearly 50% of motorcycle accident fatalities resulted from poor judgment when approaching a sharp curve)
• Nearly 2/3 of all motorcycle accident fatalities were caused by speeding
• Approximately 60% of motorcycle accident fatalities take place at night
• Approximately 50% of motorcycle accident fatalities involved the cyclist colliding with a fixed object, like a tree, light post or parked car
• Nearly 25% of motorcycle accident fatalities result from poor braking and steering maneuvers made by bikers
• 1/3 of all motorcyclists that died did not have proper motorcycle operational licenses or certifications

If you have been seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident in Texas, you need to meet with one of our aggressive Dallas motorcycle accident lawyers!