Summer is coming.

We should all be extra cautious when sharing the road with motorcyclists, be mindful of motorcycles, look twice to save a life, etc.

Any traffic collision can become life-threatening. One of the most common and devastating consequences of a crash is a traumatic brain injury.  

Motorcycle safety is an ongoing responsibility for all road users. By consistently following safe driving and riding practices and sharing them with others, all motorists can help reduce the number of motorcyclist fatalities on America’s roads.

New Jersey Data

Did you know, per vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists are about 27 times more likely than passengers in cars to die in a traffic crash?

There are an estimated 2,500 crashes involving motorcycles each year in New Jersey. Safety is the responsibility of both motorists and motorcyclists.

National Statistics.

Motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes. In 2022, there were 6,218 motorcyclists killed — 15% of all traffic fatalities.

NHTSA data show that this is the highest number of motorcyclists killed since at least 1975. To keep everyone safe, we urge drivers and motorcyclists to share the road and be alert, and we’re reminding motorcyclists to make themselves visible, to use DOT-compliant motorcycle helmets, and always to ride sober.

What You Can Do To Be Safe & Aware

As always, motorcycle riders are reminded to follow helmet and road laws.

Visit JerseyDrives.com for more information. Take your pledge to share the road, enter for contest giveaways, and make our roads a safer place. Share the road, you could save a life.

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