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“motorcyclists were nearly 29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle miles traveled.” No thanks. https://www.iii.org/fac

• KennyBlanken 4y ago
  Eh. While there's certainly a lot of "SMIDSY" crashes, at least some crashes and deaths are due to dangerous riding and lack of gear. It'd be interesting to see how the risk is spread; my guess is that if you're over 25, the risk drops precipitously, for example. I've known numerous motorcyclists throughout my life and very few of them have had a crash. They're all middle age or older, well educated, and not thrill-seeker types.
  • MrRiddle 4y ago
    I’m not concerned with my riding style, I’m concerned with people driving around me. So many bad drivers are on the road that my vehicle purchases are guided by safety over other factors.
  • alphabettsy 4y ago
    Other drivers are what concern me. > I've known numerous motorcyclists throughout my life and very few of them have had a crash. This surprises me. I know a decent number and more than half of them have had a crash, all have close calls. Mostly avoiding another vehicle or laying down because of gravel or oil on the road surface.
• ryukafalz 4y ago
  Like with bicycling, the danger is largely from the cars around you, not the vehicle itself. Which is not to say your concerns are unfounded. Just means we need safer streets. :)