Motorcycle riders are far less protected than in–vehicle riders. When a motorcycle accident happens, the rider often suffers from catastrophic (if not fatal) injuries on the brain or spine. In many cases, due to the direct explosion of the fuel tanks, motorcyclists also suffer burns.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, careless driving is a leading cause of motorcycle accidents in 2016 and 2017 – more than 35% of accidents were caused by this behavior. When a motorcycle crash with another car or SUV happens at high speed, the consequence can be fatal.
Other issues that may not cause a car accident, such as bad road conditions, can cause a motorcyclist to crash.