It’s interesting how the chances of death from motorcycle accidents are higher than the chances of enduring minor injuries. According to NHTSA, motorcyclists were approximately 28 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than passenger occupants per vehicle miles taken in 2020. Some of the involved types of killer motorcycle accidents include:
Single-bike motorcycle accidents – These entail the usual motorcycle accidents often associated with the motorcyclist’s negligence or lack of road awareness.
Left- and U-turn collisions – This type of motorcycle accident happens when the driver in front wrongly approximates the motorist’s speed or fails to see one, making a misjudged decision. It can happen at an intersection or during overtaking.
Distracted driving – Motorcycle safety is based on individual balance, good judgment, and coordination. In the event of distractions, this means a lack of coordination which equally results in most motorcycle crashes.
Head-on crashes – Head-on crashes between a motorcycle and a car are typically fatal. Statistics from the Insurance Information Institute imply that approximately 58 percent of motorcycle accident fatalities result from head-on collisions.
Lane switching and corner turning motorcycle accidents – The lane switching practice is highly common among motorists, mainly when riding between slow-moving vehicles in traffic or between parked cars. Within corners, a slight obstacle to the front tile means loss of traction, which can easily result in swaying and eventually lead to an accident.