How Effective Are Helmets In Preventing Motorcyclist Death?

When you think of motorcycles, you may picture riding on an open road and experiencing a thrilling sense of adventure. But unfortunately, while motorcycles look cool and exciting, they are among the most dangerous motor vehicle transportation means on our roads. In 2015, 88,000 people were injured on roads in the US, and, unfortunately, more than 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in 2017. The NHTSA asserts that wearing helmets saved the lives of almost 1,900 people in the US. The organization also states that 750 more lives could have been saved across the nation if all motorcycle accident victims had worn their...

24 January

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GLOBAL ROAD ACCIDENT STATISTICS

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The Reality Behind The Statistics Of Road Accidents Looking at the statistics of global road accidents is very sobering. For instance, a staggering 1.3 million people die every year around the world as a result of road traffic accidents. According to the World Health Organization, 93% of global road accidents occur in low and middle-income countries. That is partly because they do not have the right infrastructures in place, but even in high-income countries, millions of road accidents occur every year. Here are some other interesting statistics about road accidents around the world, according to the WHO: Injuries from road accidents are the leading cause...

February 2022

How Effective Are Helmets In Preventing Motorcyclist Death?

GLOBAL ROAD ACCIDENT STATISTICS