Motorcycle fatality rates in the US in 2018 and 2019 based on vehicle miles travelled were 28 times greater than passenger car fatality rates. The objective of this study was to evaluate how socio-economic characteristics, law enforcement, weather-related factors, road-related characteristics, and rider-related factors in each state of the US were associated with motorcycle fatalities in the 2018−2019 period. A multiple linear regression model was developed with a 90% confidence level (p < 0.1), and per capita alcohol consumption, annual average temperature, helmet law, percentage of the population aged 25 and over who have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher, per capita personal income, percentage of people holding a valid driving license, and overall percentage of acceptable road miles variables were statistically significant in the model with an R-square value of 0.694. These findings would be useful to improve the awareness of motorcycle riders, passengers, and other motorists to improve traffic safety.
Factors Associated with Motorcycle Fatalities in the US: State-Wise Analysis
International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024 ; 2024 ; Atlanta, Georgia
2024-06-13
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Motorcycle-Related Fatalities in Ohio
British Library Online Contents | 2011
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