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WheelsOfGrace.com | Volume 13 Issue 2 | 9 Motorcycle Accident Sta s cs: • Speeding was a contributor to 33% of crashes in motorcycle accidents. • Alcohol impairment was a contributor to over 15% of motorcycle crashes. • Over $3.5 billion in economic costs could be saved in accidents by wearing helmets. • Supersport motorcycles have a cri cal accident rate over 4 mes higher than other styles of bikes. The data and trends support that riding safely and within the law are the best ways to avoid a motorcycle accident, injury, or death. We all love to ride fast and free, but there are proper ways to do so safely. Motorcycle Accidents vs. Car Accidents A few points to consider when riding a motorcycle are that 1) you are not protected in the same way as a tradi onal vehicle, 2) your movements may not be familiar to other motorists, and 3) motorcycles o en get lost in the blind spots of tradi onal vehicles. These factors (among others) contribute to a higher rate of crashes and fatali es for motorcycles accidents vs. car accidents. • Motorcyclists are 29 mes more likely to suffer fatal injuries than car passengers. • Cars making a le -hand turn account for 42% of accidents involving a car and motorcycle. • Distracted driving and driver fa gue are more influen al in car accidents than motorcycles. • Motorcycles strike fixed objects at higher rates than motor vehicles. These sta s cs are consistent over the last couple decades, and line up with the way motorcycle injuries and fatali es are distributed. If there is a takeaway here, it is to learn the rules for safe riding along with the laws in your state, so it'll become secondhand being careful around other motorists while you're out on the road. How to Stay Safe While Riding Riding a fast-moving vehicle with no surrounding protec on is always going to be inherently risky. However, you can do your best to cut down on accidents, injuries, and other poten al catastrophe by doing the following: • ATGATT (all the gear, all the me): We are never planning to get into an accident, but the number one way to ensure our safety in the case that something unfortunate happens is to wear proper protec ve clothing. These include motorcycle- specific pants, gloves, jackets, and helmets. • Try Not to Ride in Inclement Weather: While it can't always be avoided, be extra careful in rain, snow, or difficult visibility conditions . ETERNALLY FOCUSED GLOBALLY CONNECTED ETERNALLY FOCUSED GLOBALLY CONNECTED ETERNALLY FOCUSED GLOBALLY CONNECTED LASTDISCIPLES.COM LASTDISCIPLES.COM