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The Facts about Motorcycle Safety

  • According to the South Carolina Collision Data, in 2019, there were 123 motorcyclist fatalities on South Carolina’s roadways, according to the 2019 Traffic Collision Fact Book.
  • Preliminary figures for 2020 show a slight decrease in motorcyclist fatalities (116).
  • Nationally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,014 motorcyclists were killed in 2019.
  • More information can be found in the Traffic Collision Fact Book.