2014 Utah Crash Facts

Did you know in 2014: There were 1,179 motorcycle crashes

in Utah, resulting in 1,043 injured motorcyclists and 45 motorcyclist deaths.

Motorcyclists accounted for 1% of persons in crashes and 18% of deaths.

Motorcycle crashes were 11.8 times more likely to result in a death than other crashes.

Motorcyclist Deaths (Utah 1984-2014)

Motorcycles

Motorcyclist deaths have been on the rise since the 1990s. The 45 motorcyclist deaths in 2014 were the highest total on record in Utah.

Helmet60%

No Helmet

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Only 60% of motorcyclists wore a helmet. Utah law requires anyone under the age of

18 years riding a motorcycle to wear a helmet.

Helmet Use of Motorcyclists in Crashes (Utah 2014)

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The rate of motorcyclists in crashes per registered motorcycles decreased 32% from 2005.

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2014 Utah Crash Facts

1. Speed Too Fast (10%)

2. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane (10%)

3. Followed Too Closely (9%)

4. Swerved or Evasive Action (5%)

5. Ran Off Road (5%)

Leading Motorcyclist Contributing Factors in Crashes

(Utah 2014)

Motorcyclists In Crashes by Hour of Day (Utah 2014)

Motorcycles

Left Turns Nearly one-third (29%) of drivers who hit motorcycles were turning

left. Drivers need to watch for motorcycles before turning.

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Travel Speed of Motorcycles in Crashes (Utah 2014)

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Fatal Crashes

Over one-half (52%) of motorcycle crashes occurred between 1:00 p.m. and 6:59 p.m.

Over one-half (51%) of motorcycle drivers in crashes were under the age of 35 years.

Age of Motorcycle Drivers in All Crashes (Utah 2014)

50 MPH or higher is when the travel speed of motorcycles becomes increasingly deadly.