Road Safety Scotland

Motorcyclist Casualties

The two two age groups showing the most worrying trends are UNDER 21 years and the 36-55 YEAR OLDS. A study of accident causes has shown that most:-

Under 21 year olds have accidents

  • On urban roads
  • Using an under 125cc bike
  • Colliding with a car
  • Driver of car failed to see motorcycle.
  • Driver of car failed to judge speed of motorcycle.

For over 35-55 year olds they have accidents

  • On rural Roads
  • Using a motorbike over 125cc
  • Only the motorcyclist was involved
  • When they are travelling too fast
  • Due to poor judgement
This is a graph showing all accidents from the early eighties. It shows a big drop over the years.

Motorcyclist Accidents (all accidents)
FatalSeriousSlight
81-85 Ave.7213292046
199833338605
199930401594
200040432654

This is a graph showing all accidents in built up areas from the early eighties. It shows a big drop over the years.

Motorcyclist Accidents (non built up areas)
FatalSeriousSlight
81-85 Ave.44486519
199827211263
199925245236
200032252257

This is a graph showing all accidents in non-built up areas from the early eighties. It shows a big drop over the years.

Motorcyclist Accidents (built up areas)
FatalSeriousSlight
81-85 Ave.298431525
19986127342
19995156356
20008180397

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