Increased Number of Motorcycle Deaths on America’s Highways Prompts Federal Highway Administration to Conduct an Intensive Study into the Cause
The Federal Highway Administration announced it will conduct an intensive study into the cause of the growing number of motorcycle accidents on American roads. Nearly 5,300 motorcycle riders died in highway crashes in 2008 in America, representing 14% of all deaths and there were 96,000 additional injuries. Between 1997 and 2008, motorcycle fatalities jumped from 2,116 to 5,290, a 150% increase according to the transportation department’s fatality analysis reporting system. In 2008 alone, deaths from motorcycle crashes rose by 2.2% while fatalities from crashes involving other vehicles declined. NHTSA announced it was considering new safety features on motorcycles such as anti-lock brakes as motorcycles with optional anti-lock brakes sustained a 28% lower fatality rate.
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