In 2010, 4,502 motorcyclists were killed; a slight increase from the 4,469 motorcyclists killed in 2009. There were 82,000 motorcyclists injured during 2010, a decrease from 90,000 in 2009. The following definitions apply to terms used throughout this fact sheet: the motorcycle rider is the individual operating the motorcycle; the passenger is a person seated on, but not operating, the motorcycle; the motorcyclist is a general term referring to either the rider and/or passenger. NHTSA publications prior to 2007 may not reflect this terminology. The following vehicles are included in the definition of motorcycle: mopeds, two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, scooters, mini bikes, and pocket bikes. In 2010, two-wheeled motorcycles accounted for 95 percent of motorcycle body types in fatal crashes. (Author/publisher)
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