Bike crash stats??

[DarkHelmet22]

Does anybody know of a web site that has stats on motorcycle crashes/deaths and things of that nature? I want a bike and the wife wont let me have one . Just wanted to see actually how many people die each year and what kind of bike they were riding.

 

[TJSwoboda]

Do you really think any statistics are going to change her mind? You'll have better luck driving your STi recklessly and convincing her that a motorcycle wouldn't be much more dangerous...:burnout:

--T.J.

 

[roushcobra2003]

I was wondering the same thing. I plan on getting a bike sometime soon.

 

[DarkHelmet22]

Do you really think any statistics are going to change her mind? You'll have better luck driving your STi recklessly and convincing her that a motorcycle wouldn't be much more dangerous...:burnout:

--T.J.

No the stats were no for argument I just wanted to know myself. I dont think anything will change her mind. I just dont think they are as dangerous as she thinks thats if you are smart and were all you protective gear.

 

[Mr.Shortround]

Per mile traveled in 1998, a motorcyclist is approximately 16 times more likely to die in a crash than an automobile occupant. And 3x (times) as likely to be injured.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-Safety/crash.htm


yes, they really are as dangerous as she is probably suggesting.

 

[MattP 343]

- I just dont think they are as dangerous as she thinks thats if you are smart and were all you protective gear.

I was watching a show on SPEED and some biker said besides a helmet, protective gear is only good for giving you a false sense of security. :rolling:

 

[kirks5oh]

i've taken care of many people who's lives will NEVER be the same due to motorcycle crashes, and i don't even see the D.O.A.'s. almost every crash i've encountered has one of the two in common--alcohol, or another motorist who pulled out on/cut off/etc. the motorcycle.
i'll never get on a bike. it doesn't matter how good you are at riding, its impossible to avoid a car that comes out of nowhere.

 

[TJSwoboda]

While never having ridden a motorcycle myself, I'm told the key to avoiding what you described is to ride like you're invisible; NEVER assume another driver sees you. Even if you're sure they see you, err on the side of defensive driving anyway; my dad avoided a collision with a conversion van once where the driver knew he was there, but still took a turn too fast to stay in his lane and would have my dad if he hadn't hung back a little.

Of course the risk is still greater than driving a car for lack of protection. You can't enjoy life living inside a plastic bubble, though; with proper training, the risk associated with riding a motorcycle is an acceptable risk.

--T.J.