On average, approximately 2,000 motorcyclists are killed and more than 50,000 are injured in traffic crashes each year. Motorcyclists are about 16 times more likely than those in passenger cars to die in a motor vehicle crash, and they're about 3 times more likely to be injured. Head injury is the leading cause of death and serious injury in motorcycle crashes. Wearing a helmet lowers a motorcycle rider's risk of fatal injury by 29 percent and reduces the risk of traumatic brain injury by 67 percent. Because of the dangers associated with motorcycles, riders should always put safety first.
Safety is crucial because motorcycles lack crashworthiness and occupant protection.
A motorcycle is less stable than a car because it only has two wheels. In addition, when a motorcycle crashes, the event it extremely violent, because the motorcycle provides no protection. During a motorcycle crash, ejection is common. When the rider is ejected, he or she will forcibly strike the ground and any objects, such as trees or poles, along the way. Several factors can contribute to a motorcycle crash.