1997 Motorcyclist Injury Severity

Motorcycle riders are more frequently injured in crashes compared to occupants of other motor vehicles.  Over 80% of motorcyclists were injured in a crash compared to 22% of all crash participants. A fatal injury was sustained by 2.8% of motorcyclist compared to 0.3% of all crash participants.

Figure 5.05  Motorcyclist Injury Severity as Reported by Police, 1997  (n=797)

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