A new study reveals that Arizona has the ninth-highest rate of fatal nighttime motorcycle speeding crashes in the United States.
The research by Florida-based Personal Injury lawyer Blakeley Law Firm analyzed the data for fatal nighttime speeding crashes involving motorcyclists from 2019 to 2023 for each U.S. state via the NHTSA database. Average fatality rates per 100,000 residents were calculated to identify the states where motorcyclists are most at risk of experiencing fatal speeding crashes after dark.
Arizona ranks ninth with 2.34 fatalities per 100,000 residents, 26% more than the average of 1.85. Arizona’s 7.31 million residents experienced an average of 171 fatal nighttime motorcycle speeding incidents yearly. 2021 was the worst year with 186 fatal crashes, while 2019 had 143 fatal crashes.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at Blakeley Law Firm commented:
“The study highlights that Arizona has some of the ninth-highest fatal nighttime motorcycle speeding crash rates in the U.S.
“These high rates of fatal nighttime motorcycle crashes put motorcyclists at significant risk. Such incidents often result in serious injury or death and create devastating impacts on families and communities. Given the prevalence of these crashes, addressing nighttime motorcycle safety requires targeted interventions.
“To reduce these incidents, state leaders and policymakers can implement enhanced nighttime visibility requirements, motorcycle safety education programs, and stricter speed enforcement during evening hours.”
Table for Extended Results:
| Top 10 U.S. States With the Highest Rate of Fatal Nighttime Motorcycle Speeding Crashes | ||
| State | Average Night-Time Motorcyclist Fatalities per 100,000 residents | Rank |
| South Carolina | 4.47 | 1 |
| New Mexico | 3.60 | 2 |
| Montana | 3.35 | 3 |
| Wyoming | 3.34 | 4 |
| Missouri | 2.88 | 5 |
| Alabama | 2.50 | 6 |
| Texas | 2.46 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 2.38 | 8 |
| Arizona | 2.34 | 9 |
| Louisiana | 2.32 | 10 |
The study was conducted by Blakeley Law Firm, a Florida-based personal injury law firm representing clients injured in motor vehicle accidents or those who have lost loved ones due to negligence. The firm focuses exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death claims.
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Methodology
The research analyzed the data for fatal nighttime speeding crashes involving motorcyclists from 2019 to 2023 for each U.S. state via the NHTSA database. Average fatality rates per 100,000 residents were calculated to identify the states where motorcyclists are most at risk of experiencing fatal speeding crashes after dark.
Data Sources
- Fatal Crash Data: https://cdan.dot.gov/query
- Research Dataset: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Cl9KXctqBvV5cQhmW03kcjpRA_5n5qd-grEIuYVywXc/edit?gid=0#gid=0
- Research by: https://www.floridainjuryadvocate.com/
