‘Tis the Season for Motorcycle Crashes It’s springtime in Massachusetts. That means warmer temperatures, longer days, and the departure (mostly) of snow and ice. Unfortunately, it also means an increase in motorcycle crashes. Some recent examples of serious Massachusetts motorcycle accidents include: On April 14, a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Andover …
Who is at Greatest Risk for a Motorcycle Fatality? You may know that motorcyclists are generally at greater risk in traffic than drivers and occupants of other types of vehicles. In fact, motorcycles make up just 3% of the registered vehicles in the United States. Yet, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), motorcyclists and …
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What to Know About Motorcycle Helmets Walking seems like a relatively safe way to get around, but the data says otherwise. Between 2007-2016, nationwide pedestrian fatalities rose 27%, reaching nearly 6,000 in 2017. Although Massachusetts saw a small decline in pedestrian deaths from 2016 to 2017, the problem remains serious. More than 800 Massachusetts children …
What is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting is a common practice among motorcyclists that involves sharing a lane with another vehicle or riding between lanes of traffic. Lane splitting is illegal in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and in most other states. Why is Lane Splitting Against the Law? The main reason offered for laws prohibiting …
You probably know that motorcyclists are at greater risk than occupants of vehicles like cars, light trucks, and SUVs. The Institute for Insurance Information (III) found that on a per-mile-traveled basis, motorcyclists were 28 times as likely to die on the road as those traveling in passenger vehicles. One obvious reason for the greater risk …
On July 6, bikers from around the country took part in a 90-mile tribute ride and memorial service for the seven members of the Massachusetts JarHeads Motorcycle Club who were killed in traffic on June 21. According to Marine Corps Times, more than 3,000 motorcyclists gathered in New Hampshire, coming from as far away as …
