2/3 of all motorcycle fatalities are contributed to speeding– statistic from the NHTSA
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), whether or not the motorist was at-fault for causing the accident; in 2/3 of the fatal car-verses-motorcycle accidents the motorcyclists were speeding. Due to the limited protection safety gear provides to a motorcyclist, the impact of being struck by an 8-ton-vehicle moving at freeway speeds usually ends with catastrophic injury for the motorcyclist.
Most riders go over the posted speed limit according to the flow of traffic. Most riders aren’t as reckless as the forty-year-old motorcyclist from Washington that was arrested last week for driving his motorcycle at 92 miles above the posted speed limit! Reckless speeding especially increases the likelihood of accidents resulting in injury or even death. We urge all motorists should slow down to ensure the safety of Utah commuters and their passengers.
Motorcycle Crash Statistics
According to the motorcycle accident statistics compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) motorcycle accidents and fatalities are climbing at a dramatic rate:
- In 2008 there were 5,290 motorcycle fatalities- the highest level since 1975!
- In 2008, there were 114,000 reported motorcycle crashes
- Motorcycle crash fatalities have steadily increased for the past 11 years
Utah Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Attorney Ken Christensen is the leading motorcycle accident and personal injury attorney in the state of Utah for two reasons: his extensive knowledge of Utah law and his years of experience representing victims of motorcycle accident cases across the Salt Lake Valley. In fact, Mr. Christensen wrote the legal guidebooks on how to specifically deal with aftermath of a motorcycle accident and other types of Utah accidents. You can order a FREE copy of these Utah accident books by clicking on the following links or by calling The Christensen Law Firm directly at 801.506.0800.
- The Utah Motorcycle Accident Handbook
- 7 Biggest Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Utah Accident Case