A literature review and exploratory analysis of fatalities and serious injury collisions in relation to motorcyclists: Implications for education, engineering and enforcement initiatives

In the UK, a motorcyclist is more likely to be killed or seriously injured than any other type of road user; in 2008, the fatality rate for motorcyclists was 40 times that of car drivers.

Research indicates there may be differences in collisions between larger (over 125cc) and smaller bikes (up to 125cc). Cornwall and national statistics demonstrate whilst motorcycle KSI collisions are steadily reducing, fatal collisions remain fairly stable, and that riders themselves are responsible for the majority of fatal collisions.

This report explores collision and rider factors associated with bikes over 125cc and up to 125cc separately, for both serious injury and fatal collisions. It examines evidence for education, engineering and enforcement initiatives aimed at riders, and considers recommendations for the future.