Types and Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are varied in cause and nature. Very often drivers of passenger cars and light and heavy trucks do not pay enough attention to motorcyclists or simply fail to see them.

• More than half of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections.
• More than two-thirds occur when the driver of the other vehicle does not see the motorcycle.
• Three-fourths of motorcycle accidents involve the cyclist colliding with another vehicle while one-fourth involves the cyclist colliding with a fixed object.
• Two-thirds of multiple-vehicle accidents involving a motorcycle entailed a driver of one of the other vehicles violating the cyclistââ?¬â?¢s right-of-way.
• About half of fatal motorcycle accidents involve alcohol.
• More than 40 percent of motorcycle accidents involve the cyclist making a left turn and colliding with another vehicle.
• Other drivers tailgating or improperly checking for the presence of motorcyclists when changing lanes.