Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident 2025

What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get in Accidents

According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, motorcycles make up a small percentage of registered vehicles in the state, yet they account for a notable share of overall crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also tracks motorcycle registration data and collision trends across different states. Recent figures show:

• Approximately 3% of registered vehicles in Rhode Island are motorcycles.
• Roughly 8–10% of reported roadway crashes in Rhode Island involve a motorcycle each year.

Below is a sample table reflecting recent statewide crash data:

What Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal

Fatality rates among motorcycle riders tend to be higher than those of other motor vehicle occupants, largely due to the lack of structural protection. In Rhode Island, data compiled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate:

• Between 3–5% of annual motorcycle crashes in the state result in at least one fatality.
• Additional factors such as helmet usage, rider experience, and alcohol involvement influence fatality outcomes.

The following table outlines selected Rhode Island crash and fatality metrics:

Useful Links

Below are the home pages of government resources used for these statistics:

• Rhode Island Department of Transportation
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention