Chattanooga Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Each year, thousands of individuals are injured and killed during motorcycle accidents. Below is a list of motorcycle accident statistics our law firm is providing to educate motorcyclists and motor vehicle drivers. It is our hope that you will review these statistics and engage in safe driving behaviors each time you are on your motorcycle or in your automobile:

In 2006, there were 4,837 motorcycle accident fatalities, in 2007, there were 5,154 fatalities. In a year’s time, fatalities increased by 317, or 6.6%.

In 2007, motorcycle accident fatalities accounted for 13% of all motor vehicle accident fatalities.

When bikers wear helmets, gloves and other protective garments, they reduce their chances of sustaining serious injuries when they are involved in motorcycle accidents.

In 2006, approximately one-fourth of all motorcyclists that were involved in accidents did not have the correct form of driver’s license.

Over 41% of motorcyclists that were involved in accidents in 2007 had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. In Tennessee, it is illegal to operate any type of motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. It is also illegal to operate a motorcycle after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

37% of motorcyclists involved in fatal motorcycle accidents in 2006 were speeding. 

In the U.S., 55% of all motorcyclist fatalities resulted from motorcyclists being involved in collisions with other types of motor vehicles.

Motorcycle accident fatalities have increased each year for the past seven years.

Contact Our Tennessee Motorcycle Accident Law Firm

After you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need a skilled Chattanooga injury attorney on your side, like John Whitfield. Contact our Tennessee law office today to discuss your motorcycle accident case!