Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Nashville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle accidents happen every day, throughout the U.S. If you or someone you love has been injured in a cruiser accident or sport bike accident, it is important that you consult an attorney who is experienced with these matters. At the Law Office of Alexander W. Gothard, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your potential claim or lawsuit and determine how we can help you. Following are some basic statistics about motorcycle accidents in Nashville and the surrounding areas in Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Safety reports that:

In 2007, there were 18,705 licensed motorcyclists in Davidson County alone, the third highest in the state and an increase of 11% over the previous year.
There were a total of 3,185 motorcycle accidents in Tennessee in 2007.
There were 148 fatal motorcycle accidents and 2,456 accidents resulting in injury, in Tennessee in the same year.
Of the 150 motorcyclists that lost their lives in accidents in 2007, 137 were wearing helmets.
Since 1994, the number of motorcycle accident fatalities in Tennessee rose by 154%, based off an annual average of 8.7%.
Between 2003 and 2007, approximately 80% of motorcycle accidents occurred between the months of April to October, with only 7% occurring between December and February.
According to Tennessee motorcycle accident statistics from 2003 through 2007, Saturday is the day that the most accidents occur, with Sunday in a close second and Friday in third place.
According to the same statistics, most accidents occur between 2pm and 7pm.
Of the over 3,100 motorcycle accidents that occurred in Tennessee in 2007, 206 indicated alcohol use in the driver of the motorcycle.

Injured in a motorcycle accident in Nashville, Tennessee? Contact a Nashville motorcycle accident attorney at our firm today!