Citation

Newman JA. Proc. IRCOBI 1976; 4: 250-259.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

An in-depth analysis of 271 motorcycle accidents in Canada has been conducted. Victims are generally young, male operators with very limited riding experience. Accidents occur most frequently at intersections and involve another vehicle, the operator of which is most often at fault. For all accident types, improper, automobile operation, excessive speed of both vehicle and poor training or experience of the motorcyclist are the primary causes of accidents. The most frequent impact types are: deflection, ejection, direct impact and grounding. The most common injuries are to the lower and upper extremities. Injuries to the head for this largely helmeted population constitute 14% of all injuries. The motorcycle accident injury situation can best be improved by the introduction of more and more effective motorcycle training programs (B) better traffic control especially at intersections (C) improved arm and leg protection and (D) more effective helmets.