\r\n2011<\/td>\r\n 8,542<\/td>\r\n 7,256<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFrom 2008 to 2011, the data reflects a 10.4% reduction in crashes and a 15.5% reduction in injuries. There is a 15.2% increase in crashes, and a 7.6% increase in injuries since 2010. The implementation of Florida\u2019s Motorcycle Safety Coalition and the new rider training requirements that were put into place in July 2008 significantly contributed to the overall decrease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Florida Motorcycle Fatalities From 2000 to 2011 (Table 2)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYear<\/th>\r\n Fatalities<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2000<\/td>\r\n 227<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2001<\/td>\r\n 252<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2002<\/td>\r\n 274<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2003<\/td>\r\n 339<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2004<\/td>\r\n 388<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2005<\/td>\r\n 441<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2006<\/td>\r\n 521<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2007<\/td>\r\n 517<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2008<\/td>\r\n 502<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2009<\/td>\r\n 376<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2010<\/td>\r\n 350<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2011<\/td>\r\n 209<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2000, motorcycle fatalities accounted for about eight percent of all traffic fatalities in the State, but by 2008 the percentage had increased to 17.8 percent. By 2010, motorcycle fatalities dropped to 14.3% of all traffic fatalities. In 2011, motorcycle fatalities have returned to 2008 levels, accounting for 17.0% of all traffic fatalities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Motorcyclists Injuries By\u00a0Age and Gender (Tables 3)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBelow are a number of factors that uniquely contribute to motorcycle crashes in Florida.\u00a0The numbers is Table 3 correspond to 2011 motorcycle crash injuries by age and gender. They are estimated based on values from the FDOT Crash Analysis Reporting System (CARS), and may not match final reported figures. In 2011, more riders age 25-34 were fatally injured in motorcycle traffic crashes in Florida than any other age group, followed by riders age 45-54. The median age of fatally injured riders was 40 years old in 2011.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAge<\/th>\r\n Male<\/th>\r\n Female<\/th>\r\n Unknown<\/th>\r\n Total<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n< 21<\/td>\r\n 594<\/td>\r\n 45<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n 640<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n21-24<\/td>\r\n 877<\/td>\r\n 62<\/td>\r\n 8<\/td>\r\n 947<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n25-34<\/td>\r\n 1,373<\/td>\r\n 99<\/td>\r\n 8<\/td>\r\n 1,480<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n35-44<\/td>\r\n 1,113<\/td>\r\n 98<\/td>\r\n 4<\/td>\r\n 1,215<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n45-54<\/td>\r\n 1,295<\/td>\r\n 188<\/td>\r\n 8<\/td>\r\n 1,491<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n55-64<\/td>\r\n 974<\/td>\r\n 86<\/td>\r\n 3<\/td>\r\n 1,063<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n65-74<\/td>\r\n 406<\/td>\r\n 10<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n 417<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n75-84<\/td>\r\n 51<\/td>\r\n 11<\/td>\r\n 0<\/td>\r\n 55<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n85-89<\/td>\r\n 5<\/td>\r\n 0<\/td>\r\n 0<\/td>\r\n 5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n90+<\/td>\r\n 6<\/td>\r\n 0<\/td>\r\n 0<\/td>\r\n 6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\nUnknown<\/td>\r\n 36<\/td>\r\n 2<\/td>\r\n 14<\/td>\r\n 52<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\nTotal<\/td>\r\n 6,734<\/td>\r\n 590<\/td>\r\n 47<\/td>\r\n 7,371<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFatalities in Florida by Age and Year (Table 4)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTable 4 shows Florida Motorcycle Traffic Fatalities in Florida by Age and Year, 2007 to 2011 (Note:<\/strong> This does not include motorcycle passenger fatality details).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYear<\/th>\r\n <21<\/th>\r\n 21-24<\/th>\r\n 25-34<\/th>\r\n 35-44<\/th>\r\n 45-54<\/th>\r\n 55-64<\/th>\r\n 65+<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2007<\/td>\r\n 41<\/td>\r\n 82<\/td>\r\n 127<\/td>\r\n 120<\/td>\r\n 110<\/td>\r\n 57<\/td>\r\n 21<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2008<\/td>\r\n 41<\/td>\r\n 70<\/td>\r\n 107<\/td>\r\n 96<\/td>\r\n 104<\/td>\r\n 59<\/td>\r\n 23<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2009<\/td>\r\n 22<\/td>\r\n 47<\/td>\r\n 71<\/td>\r\n 65<\/td>\r\n 86<\/td>\r\n 62<\/td>\r\n 23<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2010<\/td>\r\n 21<\/td>\r\n 35<\/td>\r\n 84<\/td>\r\n 57<\/td>\r\n 59<\/td>\r\n 63<\/td>\r\n 30<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n2011<\/td>\r\n 29<\/td>\r\n 42<\/td>\r\n 91<\/td>\r\n 68<\/td>\r\n 83<\/td>\r\n 61<\/td>\r\n 31<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nResidence<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFlorida is a popular tourist destination and host to a number of motorcycle enthusiast events.<\/li>\r\n 91 percent of motorcyclists fatally injured in 2011 in Florida were also Florida residents.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLocation<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMiami-Dade (39 fatalities), Broward (37), Hillsborough (34), Orange (32), Pinellas (23), Palm Beach (20), Polk (19), Pasco (18), Volusia (18) and Brevard (15) counties accounted for the largest number of motorcycle fatalities in 2011.<\/li>\r\n Factors such as population and proximity to motorcycle rallies play a role in determining the number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRegistrations and Endorsements<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2011, there were 627,613 registered motorcycles.<\/li>\r\n In 2011, registered motorcycles accounted for 3.6% of Florida\u2019s motoring public.<\/li>\r\n In 2011, 18.8% of all traffic fatalities are motorcyclists and their passengers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHelmet Use<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 2011, helmet use in Florida was observed at 49.3 percent.<\/li>\r\n Since the repeal of the helmet law in 2000, the number of fatal crashes for every 10,000 registered motorcycles increased by 21 percent, suggesting motorcyclists without helmets are more likely to suffer serious and fatal injuries.<\/li>\r\n 53 percent of motorcyclists were not wearing a safety helmet before a fatal crash during 2011.<\/li>\r\n 29 percent of motorcyclist fatalities were related to traumatic brain injuries between 2007 and 2010.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlcohol Involvement<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n