At what speed do motorcycle accidents happen?

Believe it or not, there was a study done by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration on the question of, “At what speed do motorcycle accidents happen?” It was found that motorcycle accidents can occur at any speed, the worst ones tend to happen at a median speed of 29.8 mph. This slower-than-average speed might surprise many people. Additionally, the average speed at impact is just 21.5 mph and it is not common for motorcyclists to be going over the speed limit.

There is a multitude of other reasons for the cause of a motorcycle accident. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety-Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI), nearly 5,000 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2018. This is more than twice the number of fatalities in 1997. It is not a stretch to think many of these accidents likely involved driver error or careless driving.

Motor vehicle drivers who engage in careless or reckless driving can act negligently and cause accidents that have little to do with speed. Situations that can lead to deadly road accidents between motorcyclists and drivers of larger vehicles include those involving drivers who:

• Fail to yield the right-of-way to motorcyclists properly
• Attempt to pass a motorcycle without clearing enough space first
• Change lanes improperly to pass a motorist
• Do not see when a motorcyclist is changing lanes
• Follow too closely, not giving a motorcycle the proper distance
• Misjudge distance and fail to brake in time to stop safely behind a motorcyclist
• Are distracted while driving (e.g., texting and driving)
• Operate a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Nod off or fall asleep while operating their vehicle

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