About
The objective of this pooled fund study is to provide a cooperative approach to conducting research to address roadside safety issues specifically related to improving motorcyclist safety. Furthermore, the study is intended to provide participating states collaborative opportunities to stay abreast of best practices, new regulatory issues, risk management strategies, and other research pertaining to roadside safety improvements for motorcyclists. Research activities will include identification, development, and evaluation of strategies and devices for mitigating the frequency and severity of roadway departure motorcyclist crashes.
Important Numbers about Motorcycles:
of all traffic fatalities were motorcyclists in 2022
motorcyclists were killed in roadway crashes in 2022
Per vehicle miles traveled in 2022, the fatality rate for motorcyclists was almost 22 times the passenger car occupant fatality rate
Vision Zero. This can only be achieved when motorcyclists are included.