2016 Utah Crash Facts

Did you know in 2016: There were 1,168 motorcycle crashes

in Utah, resulting in 1,014 injured motorcyclists and 41 motorcyclist deaths.

Motorcyclists accounted for 1% of persons in crashes and 15% of deaths.

Motorcycle crashes were 9.9 times more likely to result in a death than other crashes.

Motorcyclist Deaths (Utah 1990-2016)

Motorcycles

Motorcyclist deaths have been on the rise since the 1990s. The 45 motorcyclist deaths in 2014 were the highest total on record in Utah.

Helmet61%

No Helmet

39%

Only 61% of motorcyclists wore a helmet. Utah law requires anyone under the age of

18 years riding a motorcycle to wear a helmet.

Helmet Use of Motorcyclists in Crashes (Utah 2016)

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The rate of motorcyclists in crashes per registered motorcycles decreased 28% from 2007.

Motorcyclist Crash Rates per Registered Motorcycles (Utah 2007-2016)

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2016 Utah Crash Facts

1. Speed Too Fast (11%)

2. Followed Too Closely (10%)

3. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane (7%)

4. Ran Off Road (6%)

5. Swerved or Evasive Action (5%)

Leading Motorcyclist Contributing Factors in Crashes

(Utah 2016)

Contributing Factor Summary in Motorcycle Crashes (Utah 2016)

Motorcycles

Left Turns Nearly one-third (28%) of drivers who hit motorcycles were turning

left. Drivers need to watch for motorcycles before turning.

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Travel Speed of Motorcycles in Crashes (Utah 2016)

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Over one-half (51%) of motorcycle drivers in crashes were under the age of 35 years.

Age of Motorcycle Drivers in All Crashes (Utah 2016)

40 MPH or higher is when the travel speed of motorcycles becomes increasingly deadly.

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In motorcycle crashes involving more than one vehicle, 45% of motorcycle drivers and 60% of drivers other than motorcyclists had a contributing factor.

All Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Only

Motorcycle and Another Vehicle

Motorcycle Other Vehicle

80% of motorcycle drivers had a contributing factor when they were the only vehicle in the crash.