Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident 2025
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get in Accidents
Below is a table showing selected data about motorcycle accidents in Wisconsin from 2019 to 2022. The “Accidents per 10,000 Registrations” column illustrates how many accidents occurred relative to the number of registered motorcycles each year.
| Year | Motorcycles Registered in WI | Motorcycle Accidents | Accidents per 10,000 Registrations | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 305,917 | 1,800 | 58.8 | 75 |
| 2020 | 315,210 | 1,750 | 55.5 | 68 |
| 2021 | 322,500 | 1,980 | 61.3 | 84 |
| 2022 | 330,000 | 2,050 | 62.1 | 90 |
In 2022, approximately 0.62% of all registered motorcycles in Wisconsin were involved in reported accidents. Over the years in the table, this ratio has remained below 1%, but small changes can still influence accident numbers.
What Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal
Based on the same table:
• In 2022, about 4.39% of recorded motorcycle crashes (90 fatalities out of 2,050 total accidents) resulted in a fatality.
• From 2019 through 2021, the fatality rate per reported accident ranged from around 3.78% to 4.24%, indicating a relatively stable trend in fatal crashes.
Useful Links
Below are links to the home pages of the government resources referenced:
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation: https://wisconsindot.gov
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: https://www.nhtsa.gov
• Federal Highway Administration: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov