The fact is that motorcycles are inherently less protective of
their riders than passenger vehicles because they lack the exterior shell, safety belts, and airbags that are standard on cars, trucks, and SUVs.
Not exact matches
It's no surprise that riding a motorcycle carries a higher risk of accidents
than riding in a
passenger vehicle, which is one reason why the state of HI requires that motorcycle
riders carry the following insurance:
Wrongful Death Motorcycle
riders have a greater chance of being killed in an accident
than people who drive
passenger vehicles.
As a result, the injuries that motorcycle
riders and
passengers incur are regularly more severe
than that of those in the
vehicle that hit them.
Per
vehicle mile traveled, motorcycle
riders are 30 times more likely to be killed in an accident
than drivers and
passengers of other
vehicles, according to NHTSA data cited by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety.
Because of the exposed nature of motorcycles, including their smaller profile and lack of structural support for the
riders, motorcycle accidents are far more likely to result in serious injury or death
than typical
passenger vehicle accidents.