Motorbike Accident Statistics

Motorbike accident statistics show that the use of bikes is increasing every year and unfortunately, as a result, the number of serious injuries and fatal accidents are also increasing.

Below we set out some statistics, which might be of interest to you:
(Source – Dept for Transport 2008)

• The number of people taking the motorcycling test increased to 88,000 in 2007/08, the highest number since 2000/01.
• There are approximately 1.26 million licensed motorbikes in Great Britain, including those which are exempt from vehicle excise duty.
• In 2007, about 45% of new registrations were for machines up to 150cc and 46% were for machines over 500cc.
• 146 thousand motorbikes were registered for the first time in 2007, higher than in the previous three years. Scooters and sports motorbikes are the most popular types of new motorbikes.
• Motorbikes travelled around 5.6 billion vehicle kilometres in 2006.
• Motorcyclists are at a much greater risk of death or serious injury than other road users. The relative risk of a motorbike rider being killed or seriously injured per kilometre travelled was 54 times higher in 2006 than for car drivers.
• The number of motorbike riders killed or seriously injured in 2007 was 6.5% higher than the average for the baseline figure for 1994-98. The biggest increases in casualties were amongst those aged 16- 20 years and 31-35 years. Those killed or seriously injured peak through the 20-39 age bands.

If you are unlucky enough to have been involved in a motorbike accident, Ascot Lawyers can provide you with free independent legal advice and assess the merits of your claim. Please contact the Personal Injury team on 01344 783890 for more information.

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