Michigan Motorcycle Accident 2025
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get in Accidents
According to Michigan State Police data, there were 3,033 reported motorcycle-involved crashes in Michigan in 2021. During the same year, the state had approximately 264,000 registered motorcycles. Based on these figures, roughly 1.15% of Michigan’s registered motorcycle riders were involved in reported crashes.
Below is a table summarizing select motorcycle crash data from two recent years:
| Year | Motorcycle Crashes | Registered Motorcycles | Approx. Percentage of Riders in Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,721 | 260,000 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 3,033 | 264,000 | 1.15% |
What Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal
In 2021, out of the 3,033 reported motorcycle crashes in Michigan, 166 resulted in fatalities. This means that approximately 5.47% of reported motorcycle-involved crashes in Michigan were fatal in 2021.
Below is a table showing the number of fatal motorcycle accidents compared to total crashes:
| Year | Motorcycle Crashes | Fatal Motorcycle Crashes | Percentage of Crashes That Were Fatal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,721 | 152 | 5.58% |
| 2021 | 3,033 | 166 | 5.47% |
Useful Links
• Michigan State Police: https://www.michigan.gov/msp
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: https://www.nhtsa.gov
• Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning: https://www.michigan.gov/ohsp