Whether you recently started riding a motorcycle at a younger age or you are a biker with decades of experience, it is crucial to pay close attention to the different risks that you face on the road. While riding, you face the risk of serious injuries and even death if an accident occurs, and it is essential to do everything you can to avoid a collision.
Motorcyclists of various ages face different risks. If you are a younger motorcyclist, you could become involved in an accident because you do not have much experience. On the other hand, an accident could become especially devastating for you as an older motorcyclist.
Data on older motorcyclists and deadly collisions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 27% of those killed in motorcycle collisions during 2020 were 55 years old and over, up from 23% in 2011. In 2020, 1,486 motorcyclists 55 and over died in collisions, compared to 1,087 in 2011. During this period, the average age of a motorcyclist who died in a traffic accident increased from 42 to 43.
Statistics on motorcycle fatalities and other age groups
In addition to older motorcyclists, fatal motorcycle accidents remain a serious concern for other age groups. In 2020, fatal accidents claimed the lives of 240 motorcyclists between 15 and 20, 506 between 20 and 24 and 706 between 25 and 29. Hundreds of motorcyclists in their 30s and 40s also lost their lives over the course of 2020.
Regardless of your age, you should focus on the risk of a fatal motorcycle accident and road safety.
