New York Motorcycle Accident 2025
The following statistics highlight collision trends for motorcyclists in New York.
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get in Accidents
In 2019, there were approximately 5,036 motorcycle collisions in New York. With around 750,000 motorcycles registered, this represents roughly 0.67% of the state’s registered motorcycles involved in crashes that year.
What Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Are Fatal
Based on 2019 data, 154 of the 5,036 reported collisions involved at least one fatality, which comes to about 3.1%. The following table includes data from recent years:
| Year | Motorcycle Crashes | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4,999 | 142 |
| 2019 | 5,036 | 154 |
| 2020 | 4,970 | 147 |
Useful Links
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention