UK fatality rate drops by six percent
And that's with more traffic on the roads, with the great result a continuation of the trend that had its genesis in 1994British roads continue to get safer year on year for all road users. That’s the verdict from the UK, where the motorcycle industry’s analysis of the Government’s most recent statistics found that although traffic rose by 15 percent in 2009 the casualty rate for motorcyclists fell by six percent.
The motorcycle casualty rate has continued to fall since 1994, and the number of motorcycle fatalities has also dropped by four percent since 2008.
According to the statistics – and we tread warily when it comes to these assertions --the three main causes of motorcycle accidents in the UK are loss of control (16 percent), a failure to properly observe (15), and a failure to judge the other person’s path or speed (12). Slippery roads (seven) and inexperienced riders (nine) were also notable.
“It is important that we continue to make progress and sustain the reduction in accidents and the casualty rate,” said Steve Kenward, the CEO of the association. “Riders themselves can also take greater personal responsibility for their actions on the road and can get involved in different activities to improve their skills and experience.”
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