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North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Statistics and Analysis
For those who ride, nothing compares. There’s just something about a motorcycle that makes every road special in some way. Unfortunately, riders have to share those roads with other vehicles and distracted and careless drivers. The resulting accidents, injuries, and deaths are a chilling reminder of the risks we take when we put on our helmets.
However, the motorcycle accident statistics we’re about to share should not discourage you from riding – they should encourage you to be more cautious. Forewarned is forearmed!
And if you, or a loved one, are injured in a motorcycle crash caused by another’s negligence in North Carolina, we can help you stand up to their insurance company. Contact us today for a free case evaluation. We’ll be beside you every step of the way.
National Trends vs North Carolina
This is probably not news to motorcyclists, but you’re outnumbered on North Carolina roads. As of 2024, there were 3,005,649 automobiles registered in the state of North Carolina, compared with 189,734 motorcycles. That means there were almost 16 cars for every motorcycle on NC roads.
Nationally, there were roughly 97.4 million cars registered in 2024, versus 9.3 million motorcycles. So, there were roughly 10.5 cars for every motorcycle.
In 2024, 1,732 people died in traffic crashes in North Carolina, including 193 motorcyclists. That means motorcyclists accounted for more than 11% of the state’s traffic fatalities, even though motorcycles represented only about 2% of registered vehicles.
The disparity was even greater nationwide. Motorcycles made up only about 3% of registered vehicles, yet motorcyclists accounted for 16% of all traffic fatalities in 2024.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) publishes its collected statistics each year. In the 2024 publication, we can find several eye-opening numbers, statistics, and trends:
- Motorcyclist fatalities decreased about 4% in 2024 from the previous year.
- There were 3,789 reported motorcycle crashes in 2024. Those crashes resulted in more than 3,300 injuries and 196 fatalities (including riders and others). Specifically, 76% of motorcycle crashes resulted in injury, and 5% resulted in death.
- Of all motorcycle crashes, riders aged 20-29 had the highest number of crash injuries and fatalities. Of the 193 motorcyclist fatalities in 2024, 49 were riders aged 20-49.
- In 2024, June had the highest number of motorcycle crashes and injuries, but July was the deadliest month for motorcycle riders.
Notable Motorcycle Accident Statistics by North Carolina County
North Carolina is a growing state, and with ridership above the national average, it stands to reason more motorcyclists are enjoying the state’s roads. As you might imagine, the most populated counties had the highest numbers of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Here are some specific numbers:
- Mecklenburg County had more motorcycle crashes in 2024 than any other county with 316. Wake County had 303.
- Wake County had 256 injuries and 13 fatalities while Mecklenburg County had 281 injuries and 18 fatalities.
- Tyrell County recorded no motorcycle crashes in 2024, and Chowan and Hyde Counties only reported one per county.
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