Samenvatting
This paper examines the real and potential contribution of in- depth motorcycle accident investigation studies to the reduction of motorcycle accident trauma. Firstly, this paper will describe the results of a 5- year in- depth accident investigation study of 100 serious and 197 fatal motorcycle accidents. Secondly, the usefulness of such in- depth accident data in the evaluation of existing protective devices and the identification of other counter- measures including injury prevention programmes is considered.