Ohio Motorcycle Accident 2025
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get in Accidents
According to data compiled by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, motorcycle crashes in the state numbered between 3,400 and 3,700 per year over recent reporting periods. With over 400,000 registered motorcycles in Ohio during these years, the approximate percentage of registered motorcycle riders involved in reported accidents ranged from about 0.8% to 0.9% annually.
Below is a table outlining reported motorcycle crashes and registrations in Ohio over a four-year span:
| Year | Reported Motorcycle Crashes | Registered Motorcycles (Approx.) | Estimated Percentage of Riders in Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,476 | 400,000 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 3,585 | 405,000 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 3,556 | 410,000 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 3,620 | 415,000 | 0.87% |
What Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal
In the same set of data, approximately 10% to 12% of reported motorcycle crashes in Ohio result in at least one fatality. This percentage can vary slightly from year to year depending on factors such as weather conditions, roadway improvements, and safety initiatives.
| Year | Fatal Motorcycle Crashes | Percentage of Motorcycle Crashes That Were Fatal |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 163 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 165 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 205 | 5.8% |
| 2021 | 210 | 5.8% |
Useful Links
• Ohio Department of Public Safety: https://publicsafety.ohio.gov/
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: https://www.nhtsa.gov/
• Federal Highway Administration: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/