There are a few statistics that all motorcyclists should be aware of:
– 3% of vehicle registrations are for motorcycles, while motorcycles account for more than 15% of vehicle fatalities. This staggering statistical combo shows that riders are at a much higher risk of death than any other vehicle.
– Roughly 50% of motorcycle rider deaths occur in crashes involving only the motorcycle. This means that despite all the terrible, distracted and disgruntled drivers out there, the most dangerous person out there is yourself.
– 40% of those fatal crashes happened when the motorcycle operator rode after drinking.
The main lesson from the statistics is obvious: Always ride smart, which means being safe, hyper-aware and sober.