Georgia Traffic Safety Facts 2022 Data May 2024 In this fact sheet, information is presented as follows. Motorcyclist Fatalities and Serious Injuries - Motorcyclist Fatalities - Motorcyclist Serious Injuries - Helmet Use Crash Characteristics - Urban vs. Rural - Environmental Characteristics Contributing Circumstances - Speeding - Alcohol Involvement Motorcycle Licensure & Vehicle Registration Demographics This fact sheet contains information from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crash data modified by Crash Outcomes Data Evaluation System (CODES) at the Department of Public Health (DPH), Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), Georgia Emergency Medical Services Information System (GEMSIS), Hospital Discharge Data, Emergency Room Data, and the Georgia Trauma Registry. Governor's Office of Highway Safety 7 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE Suite #643 Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-6996 www.gahighwaysafety.org Motorcycles As defined in this fact sheet, a motorcyclist is a general term to refer to either the rider (motorcycle operator) or passenger. A motorcycle includes two- or three-wheeled motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, minibikes, and pocket bikes. 2022 Key Findings There were 221 motorcyclist fatalities that occurred in motor vehicle traffic crashes on Georgia roadways the largest number of motorcyclist fatalities recorded for the state. Motorcycles consistently represent 0.7% of all registered vehicles and are involved in 1% of all motor vehicle crashes in Georgia. Motorcycle operators also represent 6% of all licensed drivers, but 18% of all driver fatalities. More than half (54%) of motorcycle operators involved in crashes were riding without a valid motorcycle designation (Class M or MP) on their driver's license at the time of the crash. Among persons fatally or seriously injured in a multi-vehicle motorcycle crash, 96% were riding on a motorcycle, and 4% were occupants of other vehicles or non-motorists. Helmet use (88%) among motorcyclists involved in a Georgia crash resulted in an estimated 117 lives saved. The majority of all motorcycle crashes occur in north Georgia. Generally, there are higher motorcycle crash rates in the Atlanta Region and rural counties along the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama borders. Motorcycle operators losing control is the top contributing factor among motorcyclists involved in single-vehicle crashes--49% of operators lost control of their motorcycle moments before the crash. The total motorcycle traffic-related hospitalization and emergency room charges in Georgia was $269.9 million. Motorcyclists aged 25-to-34 years have the highest proportions and rates (per 100,000 population) of police-reported suspected serious injuries, EMS transports, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations compared to motorcyclists in other age groups. Page 1 Motorcyclist Fatalities and Serious Injuries Motorcyclist Fatalities In 2022, there were 1,797 fatalities that occurred in motor vehicle traffic crashes on Georgia roadways. The 221 motorcyclist fatalities that occurred in 2022 represented 12% of all traffic fatalities (Figure 1) and is the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities experienced in the past decade. Between 2021 and 2022, motorcycle registrations increased by 3% (from 212,788 to 214,760), and motorcyclist fatalities increased by 13% (from 196 to 221). As a result, the rate of motorcycle fatalities increased by 12%, from 92.1 to 102.9 motorcycle fatalities per 100,000 motorcycle registrations. Table 1 presents the total traffic fatalities, Georgia motorcycle registrations, and motorcyclist fatalities from 2013 to 2022. Motorcyclist Injuries The following section describes public safety and medical responses to serious injuries experienced by motorcyclists involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes (Table 2). Injured motorcyclists can be counted multiple times for each response (e.g., an injured person may be counted as a hospital and/or trauma center patient). Figure 1. Rate and Percent of Motorcyclist Fatalities, 2013-2022 Rate per 100,000 Registrations 14% Percent of All Traffic Fatalities 12% 10% 10% 8% 6% 58.2 4% 12% 68.7 11% 76.1 11% 86.2 9% 68.2 10% 75.6 11% 83.6 12% 92.8 11% 92.1 120.0 12% 100.0 102.9 8 0. 0 6 0. 0 4 0. 0 2% 2 0. 0 0% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Source: FARS 20132022; FY2014-FY2019 DOR Annual Reports; DOR 2019-2022 2021 0.0 2022 Table 1. Rate and Percent of Motorcyclist Traffic Fatalities, 2013-2022 Year Total Traffic Fatalities Georgia Registered Motorcycles Motorcyclist Fatalities Number Percent of All Traffic Fatalities Rate per 100,000 Registrations 2013 1,180 199,287 116 10% 58.2 2014 1,164 199,445 137 12% 68.7 2015 1,432 199,796 152 11% 76.1 2016 1,556 199,504 172 11% 86.2 2017 1,540 203,783 139 9% 68.2 2018 1,504 203,639 154 10% 75.6 2019 1,491 203,343 170 11% 83.6 2020 1,664 206,834 192 12% 92.8 2021 1,809 212,788 196 11% 92.1 2022 1,797 214,760 221 12% Note: Motorcycle registrations include commercial and non-commercial motorcycles. Source: FARS 20132022; FY2014-FY2019 DOR Annual Reports; DOR 2019-2022 102.9 Table 2. Description of Traffic Injury Surveillance Data Sources Traffic Injury Surveillance Data Sources Suspected Serious Crash Injuries are reported by law enforcement responding to a motor vehicle crash scene. Emergency Medical Services include all ground and air transports to an emergency facility for patients who are injured and require medical care in the state of Georgia. Trauma Center patients are identified as those with serious injuries that meet specific criteria. The State of Georgia follows the identification and treatment guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Field Triage Criteria. Emergency Room and Hospitalizations include Georgia resident discharges from Georgia non-federal acute care hospitals. Emergency room (ER) visits include individuals who were discharged directly from the ER. Hospitalizations include individuals who may have visited the emergency room. Page 2 Table 3 shows the number and percent change of motorcycle traffic-related serious injuries for each injury surveillance source. Between 2021 and 2022: Motorcyclist serious injuries reported by law enforcement increased by 10%. The number of motorcyclists transported to a hospital facility by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) decreased by 9%. The number of motorcyclists receiving patient care at a trauma center decreased by 4%. Motor vehicle traffic-related emergency room-only visits involving motorcyclists decreased by 19%, and hospitalizations decreased by 53%. Table 3. Motorcyclists Traffic-Related Serious Injuries by Injury Surveillance Source, 2021-2022 Injury Surveillance Source 2021 2022 2021-2022% Change Police Crash Reports 848 933 + 10% Emergency Medical Services* 3,152 2,862 - 9% Trauma 1,632 1,573 - 4% Emergency Department** 4,186 3,382 - 19% Hospital 2,440 1,157 - 53% * EMS arrivals to motor vehicle traffic crashes with reported serious injuries and fatalities may or may not have resulted in transport to a medical facility. ** All persons involved in a Georgia crash receive care in a Georgia Emergency Department or Hospital, regardless of their state residency. Source: CODES 2021-2022, DPH Hospital Inpatient Discharge and Emergency Room Visit Data 20212022, GEMSIS 2021-2022, Georgia Trauma Registry 2021-2022 Motorcyclists aged 25-to-34 years have the highest proportions and rates (per 100,000 population) of policereported suspected serious injuries, Trauma visits, Emergency Room only visits, and hospitalizations compared to motorcyclists in other age groups. Young motorcyclists ages 21-to-24 years have the highest rate of EMS transports. Table 4. Motorcyclists Traffic-Related Serious Injuries, Percent of Total Serious Injuries, and Rate per 100,000 Population by Age Group and by Injury Surveillance Source, 2022 Age Group <15 15-24 15-20 Police-Reported Suspected Serious Crash Injuries Count Percent Rate 8 1% 0.4 146 16% 9.6 66 7% 7.2 Emergency Medical Services Count 75 531 241 Percent 3% 19% 8% Rate 3.66 34.75 26.24 Trauma Center Emergency Room Count Percent Rate 14 1% 0.7 238 15% 15.6 105 7% 11.4 Count Percent 142 4% 664 20% 354 10% Rate 6.93 43.45 38.55 21-24 80 9% 13.1 290 10% 47.55 133 8% 21.8 310 9% 50.83 25-34 242 26% 16.0 689 24% 45.59 410 26% 27.1 865 26% 57.24 35-44 200 21% 13.8 535 19% 37.02 289 18% 20.0 654 19% 45.25 45-54 152 16% 10.9 431 15% 30.84 268 17% 19.2 500 15% 35.78 55-64 117 13% 8.7 364 13% 27.22 242 15% 18.1 388 11% 29.01 65+ 61 7% 3.7 156 5% 9.48 112 7% 6.8 169 5% 10.27 Total 933* 100% 8.5 2,862* 100% 26.2 1,573 100% 14.4 3,382 * Includes serious injuries with unknown age Source: CODES 2022, DPH-OHIP Hospital Inpatient Discharge and Emergency Room Visit Only Data 2022, GEMSIS 2022 100% 30.99 Hospitalizations Count Percent 1 0% 146 13% 49 4% 97 8% 280 24% 228 20% 214 18% 204 18% 84 7% 1,157 100% Rate 0.05 9.55 5.34 15.91 18.53 15.78 15.31 15.25 5.11 10.60 Page 3 Suspected Serious Crash Injuries According to 2022 police crash reports, 4,438 motorcyclists (4,201 operators and 237 passengers) were involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and there were 933 suspected serious injuries among motorcyclists. In 2022, motorcyclists with police-reported suspected serious injuries increased by 10% from 848 in 2021. Out of the 4,103 crashes that involved motorcyclists, 64% were multi-vehicle crashes (involving other vehicles that were not a motorcycle vehicle body type), 34% were single vehicles (involving only one motorcycle), and 2% were crashes involving two or more motorcycles. Sixty-two percent of motorcyclist serious injuries (578 of 933) and 58% of all motorcyclist fatalities occurred in multiple-vehicle crashes (128 of 221). Figure 2 shows the percent of fatalities or serious injuries among all persons involved in multi-vehicle crashes with at least one motorcyclist in 2022. Among all the serious injuries involving motorcyclists: 96% rode on a motorcycle (represented by teal in Figure 4). - 91% were the motorcycle operator - 5% were motorcycle passengers 4% were occupants of other vehicles or non-motorists (represented by brown and peach in Figure 4). - 3% were occupants of vehicles that were not a motorcycle vehicle body type. - 1% were non-motorists (i.e., pedestrians or bicyclists). Figure 2. Percent of Persons Fatally or Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crashes Involving Motorcyclists by Person Type, 2022 Motorcycle occupant Not a motorcycle occupant Motorcyclists Passenger 5% (40) Occupants of Other Vehicles 3% (20) Non-Motorists 1% (7) Motorcyclist Operator 91% (666) 600 Serious Injuries, including 578 motorcyclists 133 Fatal Injuries, including 128 motorcyclists Source: CODES 2022, FARS 2022 In 2022, 8% (77 out of 936) of all motorcycle vehicles involved in serious injury crashes were multioccupant motorcycles (had at least two occupants--operators and passengers--riding on a motorcycle). Passengers of motorcyclists are likely to obtain the same injuries as motorcycle operators when they are involved in a traffic crash. Nearly three-quarters of all passengers on motorcycles involved in traffic crashes or serious injury crashes were female--most were in the 25-to-34 age group. Most (53 out of 64) motorcycle passengers involved in fatal and serious injury crashes were female. See the Demographics section on page 14 for operator information. Page 4 Emergency Medical Services In 2022, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported 2,862 motorcyclists involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes to a hospital facility--a 9% decrease compared to 3,152 in 2021. Two percent of all motor vehicle traffic-related EMS transports involved motorcyclists. In 2022, 82% (2,352 out of 2,862) of the motorcyclists transported by EMS were male. The rate of EMS transports per 100,000 population was 44.12 for male motorcyclists and 7.69 for female motorcyclists. Trauma According to the 2022 Georgia Trauma Registry data, motorcycle related incidents accounted for 12.8% of all patients treated for motor vehicle traffic-related incidents (motor vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists) in Georgia Trauma Centers. In 2022, there were a total of 1,573 motorcyclists identified as trauma patients treated within Georgia Trauma Centers. Trauma registry reports that 21% of operators of motorcycles who were tested for alcohol were confirmed using alcohol. Of the 115 motorcycle operators confirmed using alcohol, 78% had BAC greater than or equal to 0.08 g/dL. In 2022, 57% of the motorcycle operators that were tested for drugs were confirmed positive for drug use. Of the motorcycle operators testing positive for drugs, 92% (133 out of 145) were confirmed to be using illegal drugs. Emergency Room Visits & Hospitalizations In 2022, there were 4,539 motor vehicle traffic-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations1 involving motorcyclists--a 31% decrease compared to 6,626 in 2021. Motorcyclists aged 25-to-34 years had the highest rate of emergency room visits and hospitalizations compared to other age groups 57.24 emergency room visits and 18.53 hospitalizations for every 100,000 population. The total motorcycle traffic-related hospitalization and emergency room charges in Georgia was $269.9 million. In 2022, the total motorcycle traffic-related hospitalization and emergency room charges in Georgia was $269.9 M Helmet Use Since 1969, Georgia's universal helmet law2 has never been repealed or changed. Three of the five bordering states (Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina) have also not repealed or changed their helmet law. Most other states have certain specifications for helmet use or no helmet law. The stability of Georgia's universal helmet law may contribute to the high helmet usage rate--estimated to be 97.8% across the state in 20213. 1 Some hospitalizations may include emergency room visit information if the individuals were admitted into the same facility. Emergency room visits only include individuals who were discharged directly from the ER. Hospitalizations and emergency room visits include Georgia residents only, while fatalities can be a person out-of-state. 2 O.C.G.A. 40-6-315 3 Bason, James. J. 2021. "Statewide Use of Occupants Restraints: An Observational Study of Safety Restraint Use in Georgia, 2021". Traffic Safety Research and Evaluation Group, College of Public Health, University of Georgia: Athens, Georgia Page 5 Helmet use among motorcyclists involved in Georgia crashes resulted in an estimated 117 lives saved4. If all Georgia motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional seven lives would have been saved. Although not all crashes are survivable, helmet use is still an effective means of preventing fatalities. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatalities for motorcycle operators and 41% for motorcycle passengers.5 "In other words, for every 100 motorcycle [operators] killed in crashes while not wearing helmets, 37 of them could have been saved had all 100 worn helmets." NHTSA estimates that Georgia saved $116 million in economic costs because of helmet use in 2017.6 Helmet use among motorcyclists involved in Georgia crashes resulted in an estimated 117 lives saved. Although not all crashes are survivable, helmet use is an effective means of preventing fatalities. In 2022, nearly 9 out of 10 fatally injured motorcyclists in Georgia (88%) were reported wearing a helmetcompared to 51% nationwide. Based on reported known helmet use, 18% of motorcyclists involved in crashes, 16% of motorcyclists with serious injuries, and 12% of motorcyclists fatally injured were un-helmeted in Georgia. Table 5. Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, Serious Injuries, and Fatalities by Helmet Use, 2022 Motorcyclists Motorcyclists involved in crashes Motorcyclists with serious injuries Fatally injured motorcyclists Total Helmeted # % Un-helmeted # % Unknown # % Percent Based on Known Helmet Use Helmeted Unhelmeted 4,438 3,351 76% 717 16% 370 8% 82% 18% 933 740 79% 144 15% 49 5% 221 191 86% 27 12% 3 1% 84% 88% 16% 12% Motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and are susceptible to other fatal injuries that cannot be prevented or lessened by helmet-use alone. Source: CODES 2022, FARS 2022 Crash Characteristics According to the police crash reports, there were 4,103 motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one motorcycle in 2022--a 0.4% increase compared to 4,085 motorcycle crashes that occurred in 2021. During this period, the number of crashes where a motorcyclist was seriously or fatally injured increased by 10% and 14%, respectively. Table 6 shows the number of motorcyclist traffic crashes, serious injury crashes, and fatal crashes between 2018 and 2022. Table 6. Motorcycle (MC) Traffic Crashes, Serious Injury Crashes, and Fatal Crashes, 2018-2022 Year MC Fatal Crashes MC Serious MC Injury Crashes Crashes 2018 151 573 3,121 2019 168 686 3,948 2020 190 808 3,786 2021 195 824 4,085 2022 222 910 4,103 Source: CODES 2018- 2022, FARS 2018-2022 4 National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2011, March). Determining Estimates of Lives and Costs Saved by Motorcycle Helmets. (DOT HS 811 433). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 5 National Center for Statistics and Analysis. (2020, June). Motorcycle helmet use in 2019 Overall results (DOT HS 812 936). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 6 National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2019, December). Lives and Costs Saved by Motorcycle Helmets. (DOT HS 812 867). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Page 6 Urban vs. Rural7 In 2022, there were 1,910.5 motorcycle crashes for every 100,000 motorcycle registrations statewide (Table 7). Motorcycle crashes are more frequent in urban areas than in rural areas. The Atlanta Region accounted for 39% (1,607 out of 4,103) of all motorcycle crashes and 35% of all motorcycle registrations. Other urban counties accounted for 39% (1,611 out of 4,103) of all motorcycle crashes and 38% of all motorcycle registrations. Table 7. Motorcycle Crashes, Motorcycle Registrations, and Motorcycle Crash Rate by Region Type, 2022 Region Motorcycle Crashes Number Percent Atlanta Region8 (11 counites) 1,607 39% Other Urban (30 counties) 1,611 39% Registered Motorcycles Number Percent Motorcycle Crash Rate per 100,000 Registrations 74,242 35% 2,164.5 81,203 38% 1,983.9 Rural Counties (118 counties) 855 21% 59,315 28% 1,441.5 Statewide 4,103 100% 214,760 100% 1,910.5 Source: CODES 2022, DOR 2022 Table 8 below shows the percent of motorcycle crashes by region and roadway classification in 2022. Most motorcycle crashes statewide occurred on minor arterial roadways (28%) and principal arterial roadways (26%). The Atlanta Region experienced more motorcycle crashes on minor arterial roadways (31%) compared to any other roadways classification in the region. Other urban counties experienced more motorcycle crashes on principal arterial roadways (31%) and minor arterial roadways (30%). Rural counties experienced more motorcycle crashes on collector roads (roads that connect local roads and streets)--30%. Table 8. Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes Involving Non-Motorists by Region and Roadway Classification, 2022 Roadway Classification Atlanta Region Other Urban Counties Rural Counties Statewide Interstate 12% 4% 3% 7% Principal Arterial 23% 31% 22% 26% Minor Arterial 31% 30% 19% 28% Collectors 10% 14% 30% 16% Local 22% 20% 24% 22% Other 2% 1% 2% 2% All Roadways 1,607 1,611 885 4,103 (100%) (100%) (100%) (100%) Note: The sum of the individual cells may not equal row or column totals due to rounding error. Totals include MC crashes with unknown roadway classification Source: Numetric 2022 7 Rural counties are counties that have a residential population less than 50,000 persons. This is different than roadway classifications where urban road systems can be located in urban clusters (or metropolitan areas) of at least 2,500 persons within the rural counties. 8 The Atlanta Region includes the eleven counties that are defined by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC): Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties. In July 2021, Forsyth County officially joined ARC, becoming the 11th county member. Page 7 Figure 3 shows the motorcycle crash rate for counties with five or more motorcycle crashes in 2022 and their motorcycle crash rate. The statewide rate of motorcycle crashes for every 100,000 motorcycle registrations was 1,910.5. The majority of all motorcycle crashes occur in north Georgia. Generally, there are higher motorcycle crash rates in the Atlanta Region and rural counties along the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama border. Thirteen percent of all motorcycle operators involved in Georgia traffic crashes had a license from another state five percent were licensed from a bordering state (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee). Figure 3. Motorcycle (MC) Crashes per 100,000 MC Registrations for Counties with 5+ MC Crashes, 2022 Motorcycle Crashes per 100,000 Motorcycle Registrations 625 1,300 1,301 1,900 1,901 - 3,500 3,501 + Statewide crash rate is 1,910.5 motorcycle crashes per 100,000 motorcycle registrations Note: displaying counties with more than five (5) motorcycle crashes. Source: CODES 2022, DOR 2022 The most motorcycle serious injury and fatal crashes occurred within the four counties of the Atlanta Region Fulton, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties. However, Montgomery County has the highest motorcycle serious injury and fatal crash rate per 100,000 motorcycle registrations in 2022. Rural counties had the highest proportion of motor vehicle crashes that involved motorcycles--particularly White, Lumpkin, and Towns counties. Table 9. Top Counties with 10+ MC Crashes and the Highest Motorcyclists Serious Injury and Fatal Crashes and Motorcycle Crash Rate, 2022 Motorcyclist Serious Injuries and Fatalities Crashes All Motorcycle Crashes Rank Count County Number Percent of County Motorcycle Crashes resulting in fatal or serious injuries County* Percent Rate per 100,000 MC Registration County Rate Percent of ALL County Motor Vehicle Crashes County* Percent Rate per 100,000 MC Registrations County Rate 1 Fulton 97 Oconee 71% Montgomery 2,259.9 White 5% Chatham 3,922.8 2 Dekalb 62 Jasper 67% Dooly 1,980.2 Lumpkin 5% Peach 3,791.5 3 Gwinnett 60 Barrow 63% Decatur 1,225.5 Towns 5% Richmond 3,691.2 4 Cobb 59 Madison 58% Baldwin 1,214.6 Union 4% Bibb 3,664.9 5 Chatham 56 Haralson 56% *Counties with less than five (5) motorcycle crashes were excluded. Source: CODES 2022; DOR 2022 ; FARS 2022 Bacon 1,129.9 Lamar 3% Fulton 3,636.9 See the "Additional Information" to access the Appendix for this document. The Appendix includes the following information by county: Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Registrations Motorcycle Licensed Operators Suspected Serious Injuries and Fatalities Suspected and Confirmed Motorcycle Operator Alcohol Involvement. Page 8 Environmental Characteristics Table 10 summarizes the environmental characteristics of where and when motorcycle fatal crashes and traffic crashes occurred in 2022. 51% of motorcycle fatal crashes and 42% of motorcycle traffic crashes occurred in non-intersection areas of the roadway. 52% of motorcycle fatal crashes and 69% of motorcycle traffic crashes occurred in daylight. 84% of motorcycle fatal crashes and 83% of motorcycle traffic crashes occurred in clear weather conditions. 31% of motorcycle fatal crashes and 29% of motorcycle traffic crashes occurred in the Spring months. Most motorcycle traffic crashes occurred in the weekday daytime hours (39%), compared to more fatal crashes occurring on the weekend during the nighttime hours (29%). Table 10. Motor Vehicle Crashes Involving Motorcyclists by Environmental Characteristics, 2022 Environmental Characteristics Motorcycle Fatal Crashes Number Percent Motorcycle Traffic Crashes Number Percent Location * Intersection (or related) Non-Intersection 79 36% 1,690 38% 113 51% 1,850 42% Other 30 14% 898 20% Light Conditions Dark 98 44% 1,226 28% Daylight 115 52% 3,073 69% Dawn 4 2% 38 1% Dusk 5 2% 84 2% Day of Week / Time of Day * Weekday Nighttime Daytime 118 53% 2,590 58% 53 24% 837 19% 64 29% 1,753 39% Weekend Nighttime Daytime 104 47% 1,848 42% 64 29% 932 21% 40 18% 916 21% Weather Conditions Clear 187 84% 3,669 83% Cloudy 28 13% 613 14% Rain 5 2% 138 3% Other Season 2 1% 18 <1% Winter (Jan-Feb, Dec) 32 14% 586 13% Spring (Mar-May) 68 31% 1,300 29% Summer (Jun-Aug) 63 28% 1,305 29% Fall (Sep-Nov) 59 27% 1,247 28% Weekday 6:00 a.m. Monday to 5:59 p.m. Friday Weekend 6:00 p.m. Friday to 5:59 a.m. Monday Daytime 6:00 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. Nighttime 6:00 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. *See data considerations for definitions of intersection and non-intersection locations. Other locations include: on shoulder, off-roadway, entrance/exit ramps, and locations categorized as other on the crash report. Source: CODES 2022, FARS 2022 In 2022, more motorcyclist fatal crashes occurred in the months of April and October. Figure 4 shows the percentage of motorcyclist fatal crashes by season, month, and time of day. Figure 4. Motorcyclist Fatal Crashes by Season, Month, and Time of Day, 2022 Daytime (6:00 a.m. 5:59 p.m) 15% Nighttime (6:00 p.m. 5:59 a.m) 53% (117) 47% (104) All Seasons 10% 5% 3% 5% 9% 5% 5% 6% 6% 4% 7% 2% 3% 0% 2% 4% 4% 5% 4% 5% 3% 4% 4% 6% 5% 3% Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Note: Nighttime and daytime groupings are based on the time of day in hours. The time groupings do not consider the change in lighting conditions associated with the seasons (i.e., extended or longer daylight hours in the summer). Source: FARS 2022 Page 9 Contributing Circumstances In 2022, 81% of all motorcycle crashes involved two or more vehicles (multi-vehicle crashes), and 19% were single-vehicle motorcycle crashes. The most harmful event in motorcycle crashes was collisions with other motor vehicles in transport for multi-vehicle crashes and the overturn of the motorcycle (noncollision related) for single-vehicle crashes. Passenger vehicles9 were more frequently involved in crashes with motorcyclists compared to other vehicle types. The most common manner of collision in multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcycles was angle and rear-end crashes. The manner of collision is not vehicle specific and does not identify which vehicle or driver was at fault. Table 11 below shows the highest rank manner of collision for multivehicle traffic crashes, injury crashes, and fatal crashes that involve a motorcyclist. Table 11. Highest Rank Manner of Collision for Multi-Vehicle Crashes Involving Motorcyclist by Crash Type, 2022 Rank Fatal Crashes Manner of Collision % of crashes Serious Injury Crashes Manner of Collision % of crashes Traffic Crashes Manner of Collision % of crashes 1 Angle 54% Angle 58% Angle 43% 2 Rear end (Front-to-rear) 24% Rear end (Front-to-rear) 20% Rear end (Front-to-rear) 30% 3 Head on (Front-to-front) 4 Not a collision with a motor vehicle 10% 6% Head on (Front-to-front) Sideswipe same direction 9% Sideswipe same direction 8% Not a collision with a motor vehicle 12% 6% Source: CODES 2022; FARS 2022 Motorcycle operators losing control is the top contributing factor among motorcyclists involved in singlevehicle crashes. In 2022, 49% of operators lost control of their motorcycles before they collided with another object that was not another vehicle. The top contributing factors among motorcycle operators involved in multi-vehicle crashes were following too closely (30%) and risky/aggressive driving (27%). The top factors for other drivers involved in multi-vehicle crashes with motorcyclists were failure to yield (48%) and following too closely (18%). This does not imply that the motorcycle operators or other drivers caused the crash either by their actions or failure to act. Table 12. Top Contributing Factors with Crashes Involving Motorcyclists by Number of Vehicles Involved and Person Type, 2022 Rank 1 Single Vehicle Crashes Motorcyclists Description % of all operators Operator lost control 49% Two-Vehicle Crashes Motorcyclists Description % of all operators Other Drivers Description Following too close 30% Failed to yield % of all drivers 48% 2 Speeding 18% Risky/aggressive driving 27% Following too close 18% 3 Under the influence of alcohol and/or drug 4 Risky/aggressive driving 9% Speeding 8% Operator lost control 15% 12% Risky/aggressive driving Improper Turn 16% 7% Source: CODES 2022; FARS 2022 9 Passenger vehicles include passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Page 10 SPEEDING MOTORCYCLISTS Drivers are considered to be speeding if they were charged with a speeding-related offense or if a police officer indicated that racing, driving too fast for conditions, exceeding the posted speed limit, or evading police was a contributing factor in the crash. In 2022: 36% of all motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were speeding. 13% of all motorcyclists involved in serious injury crashes were speeding. 11% of all motorcyclists involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes were speeding. Table 13. Number of Motorcycle Operators and Drivers Involved in Crashes by Vehicle Category, Speeding Status, and Crash Type, 2022 Vehicle Type Motorcycles Fatal Crashes # % 225 100% Serious Injury Crashes # % 936 100% All Traffic Crashes # % 4,201 100% Speeding 81 36% 126 13% 447 11% Not-Speeding 144 64% 810 87% 3,754 89% Other Vehicles 2,280 100% 11,715 100% 682,498 100% Speeding 311 14% 756 6% 15,623 2% Not-Speeding 1,969 86% 10,959 94% 666,875 98% TOTAL 2,505 12,651 686,699 Note: The table above counts the number of vehicles (or operators/drivers) involved in crashes. More than one motorcycle can be involved in a crash Source: CODES 2022, FARS 2022 A greater proportion of motorcycle operators involved in fatal, serious injury, or motor vehicle crashes were speeding compared to other vehicle categories (Figure 5). In 2022: 36% of all motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes were speeding compared to 15% for passenger car drivers and 2% for large-truck drivers. 13% of all motorcycle operators involved in serious injury crashes were speeding. 11% of all motorcycle operators involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes were speeding. Figure 5. Percent of Drivers or Motorcycle Operators Speeding by Vehicle Category and Crash Type, 2022 40% 36% 35% 30% Motorcycle Passenger Vehicles Large Trucks 25% 20% 15% 15% 13% 11% 10% 5% 2% 7% 4% 2% 1% 0% Fatal Crashes Serious Injury All Traffic Crashes Crashes Passenger vehicles include passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles. Source: FARS 2022, CODES 2022 Moreover, compared to other age groups, motorcycle operators 25-to-34 years represented a greater proportion of motorcycle operators involved in speed-related crashes, speed-related serious injury crashes, and speed-related fatal crashes compared to other age groups. Page 11 ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT AMONG MOTORCYCLISTS Alcohol involvement is defined as whether alcohol was consumed by the motorcycle operator before the crash; the presence of alcohol may or may not be a contributing factor in the crash. Under Georgia law it is a rebuttable presumed criminal offense to operate a motor vehicle at or above a 0.08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tested via blood, breath, or urine. However, impairment occurs when the driver's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is compromised--this can be above or below the Georgia legal limit of .08 g/dL. Georgia law states drivers cannot operate a moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe to drive.10 Under this law, drivers can be cited and convicted of impaired driving even with a BAC below 0.08 g/dL. Across the 4,201 Georgia motorcycle operators involved in crashes in 2022, 5% were either confirmed or suspected of alcohol impairment-- 92 motorcycle operators were confirmed of alcohol impairment, and an additional 131 motorcycle operators were suspected of alcohol impairment. Of those motorcycle operators suspected of alcohol impairment, many did not have a BAC value reported in the police crash report; however, they were administered an alcohol test. In the same year, 2% of other drivers that were not motorcyclists were either confirmed or suspected of alcohol impairment-- 7,141 drivers were confirmed of alcohol impairment, and an additional 4,943 drivers were suspected of alcohol impairment. The number of motorcycle operators involved in a fatal crash with a positive BAC (0.01+ g/dL) increased by 28%, from 32 in 2018 to 41 in 2022. These motorcycle operators may or may not have been fatally injured in the crash. Table 14 shows motorcycle operators involved in a fatal crash by BAC from 2018-2022. In 2022: 31% of motorcycle operators had a BAC of 0.00 or no alcohol. 4% of motorcycle operators had a BAC between 0.01 and 0.07. 14% of motorcycle operators had a BAC of 0.08 or above. 51% of motorcycle operators had an unknown or unreported BAC. Table 14. Motorcycle Operators Involved in a Fatal Crash by BAC, 2018-2022 Year Motorcycle Operators BAC .00 g/dL Number Percent BAC .01-.07 g/dL BAC .08+ g/dL Number Percent Number Percent Unknown / Unreported Number Percent 2018 158 54 34% 10 6% 22 14% 72 46% 2019 174 61 35% 4 2% 22 13% 87 50% 2020 196 45 23% 11 6% 25 13% 115 59% 2021 200 43 22% 11 6% 36 17% 110 56% 2022 225 70 31% 10 4% 31 14% 114 51% Note: Motorcycle operators may or may not have been fatally injured in the crash. BAC .00 g/dL means no alcohol present. BAC .01- .07 g/dL means some alcohol is present, and the driver is below the Georgia legal limit. BAC .08+ g/dL means alcohol is present, and the driver is above the Georgia legal limit. Source: FARS 2018-2022 For additional information, see the Appendix for the percentage of motorcycle operators involved in motor vehicle crashes confirmed or suspected of alcohol impairment by county for 2022. 10 O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a)(1) Page 12 Motorcycle Licensure & Vehicle Registration Motorcycle operators with a Class M license or a Class M Instructional Permit (MP) have a valid license to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle in Georgia legally. Across the decade, drivers with a Class M license only, Class MP license only, or a Class M status assigned to another license type consistently represented about 6% of all licensed drivers. Between 2021 and 2022: Licenses with Class M designations (Class M only or Class M with other license classes) increased by 3%. Licenses with Class MP designations increased by 4%. According to the Department of Driver Services (DDS), 9,525 individuals completed the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program in 2022. The program teaches crash-avoidance skills to motorcycle riders of various experience levels. Despite the statewide reach of the Motorcycle Safety Program, 54% of motorcycle operators involved in a traffic crash in 2022 were either unlicensed or did not have a valid designation on their driver's license--a net 1-point decrease compared to 2021. Motorcycles consistently represent two percent of all registered vehicles in Georgia. Among the motorcycle body classifications identified by NHTSA vPIC, motorcyclist fatalities were more frequent on sports motorcycles (41%), followed by touring motorcycles (16%), custom motorcycles (9%), and cruisers (9%). Table 15. 2021-2022 Percent Change in Motorcycle Licensure, License Status for Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, and Motorcycle Registration Measure 2021-2022 Percent Change All Georgia Licensed Drivers / Operators Total Class M / MP 3% Class M 3% Class MP 4% Other License Class 5% Motorcycle Operator Involved in Crashes Total Class M / MP 5% Class M 4% Class MP 7% Other license Class not valid to operate a motorcycle - No license present or licensure status unknown -15% Registered Motorcycles All Engine Sizes 1% Source: DDS 2021-2022, CODES 2021-2022, DOR 2021-2022 Despite the statewide reach of the Motorcycle Safety Program, 54% of motorcycle operators involved in a traffic crash in 2022 were either unlicensed or did not have a valid designation on their driver's licenses. Page 13 Demographics Age While older persons within the 55-to-64 age group have the highest proportion of properly licensed motorcyclists and motorcycle registrants, motorcyclists in the 25-to-34 age group have the highest involvement in crashes and receive a greater proportion of motorcycle-related convictions. Compared to drivers in other age groups, motorcycle operators aged 25-to-34 years represent 10% of all riders with a valid Class M or MP license; however, they also represented: 27% of motorcycle operators who sustained fatal and serious injuries; 20% of motorcycle operators involved in a traffic crash; 25% of motorcycle operators with invalid or no license credentials involved in a crash (not shown in Table 16); and 34% of motorcycle operators with convictions reported to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Table 16. Motorcycle Operator Fatalities, Motorcycle Crashes, Licensed Motorcyclists with a Class M or MP License, and Motorcycle Registrations, 2022 Age Group Motorcyclists Fatalities and Serious Injuries Operator Passenger Motorcycle Operator Involved in Crashes Motorcycle Operator Convictions Children (less than 15) 1% 3% 1% -- 15-24 15% 23% 18% 29% 15-20 7% 9% 8% 13% 21-24 8% 14% 10% 15% 25-34 27% 20% 25% 34% 35-44 21% 14% 19% 19% 45-54 17% 16% 16% 10% 55-64 12% 14% 12% 7% 65+ 6% 8% 6% 2% Unknown 1% 2% 4% TOTAL 1,090 64 4,201 100% 100% 100% Note: The sum of the individual cells may not equal row or column totals due to rounding error. Source: FARS 2022, CODES 2022, DDS 2022, DOR 2022 -- 391 100% Licensed Motorcyclists Class M / MP -- 2% 1% 2% 10% 14% 20% 26% 27% -467,149 100% Motorcycle Registrants -- 3% 1% 2% 11% 15% 23% 28% 19% < 1% 214,760 100% The proportion of motorcycle operators involved in traffic crashes that are unlicensed or did not have the valid Class M/MP designation on their license decreases as the age group increases. Among motorcycle operators in the 25to-34 age group, only 45% had a valid Class M/MP license, 51% did not have the Class M/MP designation, and 4% were reported as unknown. Figure 6. Licensing Status of Motorcycle Operators Involved in Traffic Crashes by Age Group, 2022 Valid License (Class M / MP) Improper or Unlicensed Unknown 100% 80% 60% 53% 51% 49% 45% 39% 33% 40% 20% 31% 40% 45% 47% 50% 55% 65% 0% 4% Less 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ than 15 Age Group Source: CODES 2022 Page 14 Sex & Race/Ethnicity In 2022, 90% (3,798 out of 4,201) of the motorcycle operators involved in crashes were male, 5% (227 out of 4,201) were female, and four percent were unknown or unreported (176 out of 4,201). Three quarters (75%, 178 out of 237) of the motorcycle passengers involved in crashes were female. White, Non-Hispanic motorcyclists represent the largest proportion of motorcycle operator fatalities (65%), hospital visits (64%), and emergency room visits (65%) compared to other racial/ethnic groups. The highest rate per 100,000 population was among White males, 79.8. The motorcycle operator fatality rate per population was 2.1 for White, non-Hispanic, and 1.9 for Black, non-Hispanic. Despite the higher counts of motorcyclist fatalities among the White racial demographic group, the total hospital and emergency room rates per 100,000 population among White and Black were 45.7 and 36.0, respectively. AllTerrain Vehicles AllTerrain Vehicles (ATVs) traffic-related crashes are defined as off-road recreational vehicles involved in a crash on public roadways. Between 2018 and 2022, ATVs riders (operators and passengers) represented 0.9% of all traffic fatalities--yearly fatality counts ranged from a low of 9 in 2021 to a high of 26 in 2020. During the 5-year period (2018-2022), among the ATV rider fatalities (in no particular order and not mutually exclusive): 25% were in the 25-to-34 age group, 75% were male, 59% were un-helmeted, 57% were involved in single-vehicle crashes, and 72% were in rural counties. Table 17. ATV-Related Fatalities, Serious Injuries, and Involvement in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes, 2018-2022 Year Fatalities Number Percent of All Fatalities Serious Injuries Number Percent of All Serious Injuries ATV Riders in Traffic Crashes Number Percent of All Persons 2018 14 0.9% 43 0.7% 381 0.2% 2019 17 1.1% 68 0.9% 998 0.1% 2020 26 1.5% 114 1.5% 803 0.2% 2021 9 0.5% 101 1.1% 1,106 0.2% 2022 11 0.6% 123 1.4% 1,544 0.3% Source: FARS 20182022; CODES 2018-2022 Page 15 Data Definitions and Considerations: This fact sheet defines motorcyclists as either the rider (motorcycle operator) or passenger. A motorcycle includes two- or threewheeled motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, minibikes, and pocket bikes. A "large truck" is any medium or heavy truck, excluding buses and motor homes, and can include commercial and non-commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles include passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Motorcycle registration data for 2020 was obtained from the Department of Revenue (DOR) by special request on the calendar year in lieu of the state fiscal year. Although motorcycle registrations may use the terminology All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) to describe off-road motorcycles, this fact sheet only considers any motorcycle involved in a crash on public roadways. Additionally, motorcycle registrations include commercial and non-commercial motorcycles. Commercial motorcycles include motorcycles owned by dealers or manufacturers. A traffic crash is defined as an incident that involved one or more motor vehicles where at least one vehicle was in transport, and the crash originated on a public trafficway, such as a road or highway. Crashes that occurred on private property, including parking lots and driveways, are excluded. Fatal crashes are defined as crashes that involve a motor vehicle traveling on a trafficway customarily open to the public and that resulted in the death of a motorist or a non-motorist within 30 days of the crash. Serious injuries are those suspected serious injuries reported by law enforcement and used when any injury, other than fatal injury, prevents the injured person from walking, driving, or normally continuing the activities the person was capable of before the injury occurred. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the Federal agency responsible for the use of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10) in the United States, has developed a clinical modification (CM) of the classification for morbidity (EMS, trauma, hospital, and ER data) purposes. ICD-10 Codes used were V20-V28 (.3 - .9), V29 (.4 - .9). For fatal crashes only, Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) values are imputed to address the problem of missing blood alcohol test results in the FARS data system. A multiple imputation methodology is employed to generate specific values of BAC for persons involved in fatal crashes. Many drivers confirmed or suspected of alcohol impairment will not have a BAC value reported in the police crash report. Drivers suspected of alcohol may have an alcohol test administered; however, the results or findings were not validated or included in the final police crash report. Contributing circumstances capture the precrash elements or improper actions of persons (motorcycle operators, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists) that may have caused the crash. Contributing factors in fatal and nonfatal crashes are often underreported in the datasets. There is at least one record per person involved in a fatal crash (FARS Data) and some missing records for persons involved in motor vehicle traffic crashes (Crash Data). Rural counties are counties that have a population of less than 50,000 according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census (OCGA Section 31-6-2). This is different than roadway classifications, where urban road systems can be located in urban clusters (or metropolitan areas) of at least 2,500 persons within the rural counties. "At Intersection" is used when a person is on a roadway either (1) in the intersection, (2) in the area between a crosswalk and the perimeter of the intersection, or (3) in a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) adjacent to an intersection. "Not at Intersection" is when the person is more than 50 feet out from the perimeter of an intersection and the crash is not identified as related to the movement of vehicles through an intersection. Page 16 Additional Information: Other general information on motorcycle safety and traffic safety facts may be accessed at: Appendix: Motorcycles Georgia Traffic Safety Facts https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/highway-safety/shsp/ Other traffic safety facts are available online at the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety and Crash Outcomes Data Evaluation Systems (CODES): Risky Driving, Traffic Safety During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Distracted Drivers, Occupant Protection, Non-Motorist (Pedestrians and Bicyclists), Motorcycle Safety, Young Adult Drivers, and Older Drivers. The suggested APA format citation for this document is: Georgia Crash Outcomes Data Evaluation System. (2024, May). Motorcycles: 2022 data. (Georgia Traffic Safety Facts). Atlanta, GA: Governor's Office of Highway Safety. References: National Center for Statistics and Analysis. (2020, June). Motorcycle helmet use in 2019 Overall results Traffic Safety Fact Research Note. (DOT HS 812 936). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Available at https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812936 National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2011, March). Determining Estimates of Lives and Costs Saved by Motorcycle Helmets. (DOT HS 811 433). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Available at https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/811433 National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2019, December). Lives and Costs Saved by Motorcycle Helmets. (DOT HS 812 867). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Available at https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812867 Page 17 Appendix Motorcycles Drivers Georgia Traffic Safety Facts (2022) This document is the Appendix for the 2022 Motorcycles Georgia Traffic Safety Facts. Visit https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/highway-safety/shsp/ to access the full report. Data Considerations: Alcohol-Related Crashes: For fatal crashes only, Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) values are imputed to address the problem of missing blood alcohol test results in FARS data system. For motorists and non-motorists involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash that may or may not result in a fatal injury, many drivers confirmed or suspected of alcohol impairment will not have a BAC value reported in the police crash report. Drivers suspected of alcohol may have an alcohol test administered; however, the results or findings were not validated or included in the final police crash report. Motorcycle Registration: Motorcycle registration data for 2021 was obtained from the Department of Revenue (DOR) by special request on the calendar year in lieu of state fiscal year. Although motorcycle registrations may use the terminology All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) to describe off-road motorcycles, this fact sheet only considers any motorcycle involved in a crash on public roadways. Additionally, motorcycle registrations include commercial and non-commercial motorcycles. Commercial motorcycles include motorcycles owned by dealers or manufacturers. Suspected Serious Injuries: Suspected serious injuries are reported by law enforcement and used when any injury, other than fatal injury, prevent the injured person from walking, driving, or normally continuing the activities the person was capable of before the injury occurred. Motorcycle Crashes, Percent of Motorcycle Crashes with Alcohol Impaired Motorcycle Operators, Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, Percent of Motorcyclists Seriously or Fatally Injured, Number of Drivers with Class M/MP Licenses, and Motorcycle Registrations by County, 2022 County Name STATEWIDE Appling Atkinson Bacon Baker Baldwin Banks Barrow Bartow Ben Hill Berrien Bibb Bleckley Brantley Brooks Bryan Bulloch Burke Butts Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Crashes 4,103 <5 <5 5 <5 20 8 8 68 <5 7 70 <5 <5 5 13 34 10 18 % AlcoholRelated 6% 20% 10% 13% 13% 6% 33% 14% 67% 9% 10% 17% Motorcyclists (Operator & Passengers) Involved in Crashes % Seriously or Fatally Injured 4,438 933 (21%) <5 25% <5 - 5 40% <5 - 21 43% 10 40% 8 63% 76 24% <5 33% 8 25% 74 20% <5 50% <5 - 6 - 13 23% 34 26% 10 50% 19 26% Class M / MP Licensed Drivers 467,149 727 219 427 105 1,561 1,577 5,025 7,863 609 959 4,413 690 950 636 3,161 3,124 982 1,896 Motorcycle Registrations 214,760 295 109 177 38 741 835 2,814 3,561 258 509 1,910 333 425 291 1,512 1,430 542 949 Page 18 Motorcycle Crashes, Percent of Motorcycle Crashes with Alcohol Impaired Motorcycle Operators, Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, Percent of Motorcyclists Seriously or Fatally Injured, Number of Drivers with Class M/MP Licenses, and Motorcycle Registrations by County, 2022 (con't) County Name STATEWIDE Calhoun Camden Candler Carroll Catoosa Charlton Chatham Chattahoochee Chattooga Cherokee Clarke Clay Clayton Clinch Cobb Coffee Colquitt Columbia Cook Coweta Crawford Crisp Dade Dawson Decatur Dekalb Dodge Dooly Dougherty Douglas Early Echols Effingham Elbert Emanuel Evans Fannin Fayette Floyd Forsyth Franklin Fulton Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Crashes 4,103 <5 31 <5 66 21 <5 195 14 96 42 <5 112 <5 249 9 12 59 <5 72 6 9 <5 21 14 241 <5 6 23 60 <5 28 <5 <5 <5 26 32 52 52 7 401 % AlcoholRelated 6% 19% 11% 9% 14% 8% 5% 4% 2% 11% 17% 2% 25% 4% 17% 11% 19% 7% 2% 25% 17% 4% 7% 11% 15% 3% 6% 12% 14% 2% Motorcyclists (Operator & Passengers) Involved in Crashes % Seriously or Fatally Injured 4,438 214,760 <5 100% 33 33% <5 100% 75 23% 21 43% <5 50% 213 28% - - 15 27% 101 18% 44 20% <5 50% 120 27% <5 100% 264 24% 10 40% 12 33% 62 11% <5 50% 73 27% 8 63% 10 10% <5 100% 24 17% 15 33% 259 25% <5 50% 7 57% 27 33% 62 21% <5 100% - - 33 36% <5 25% <5 67% <5 - 30 27% 36 19% 60 30% 56 29% 7 43% 418 23% Class M / MP Licensed Drivers 467,149 146 4,087 493 7,431 3,897 454 11,135 462 1,508 16,618 3,030 127 6,486 193 28,912 1,325 1,603 8,379 743 10,136 936 805 1,082 2,512 942 17,091 806 385 2,334 6,717 394 147 5,123 1,193 825 417 2,617 7,124 5,656 12,148 1,698 26,677 Motorcycle Registrations 214,760 66 1,814 250 3,485 1,872 198 4,971 200 663 7,708 1,332 40 3,269 82 12,908 628 731 3,607 288 4,447 413 285 442 1,330 408 7,118 327 202 1,010 3,173 169 72 2,528 537 442 233 1,431 3,062 2,513 5,587 776 11,026 Page 19 Motorcycle Crashes, Percent of Motorcycle Crashes with Alcohol Impaired Motorcycle Operators, Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, Percent of Motorcyclists Seriously or Fatally Injured, Number of Drivers with Class M/MP Licenses, and Motorcycle Registrations by County, 2022 (con't) County Name STATEWIDE Gilmer Glascock Glynn Gordon Grady Greene Gwinnett Habersham Hall Hancock Haralson Harris Hart Heard Henry Houston Irwin Jackson Jasper Jeff Davis Jefferson Jenkins Johnson Jones Lamar Lanier Laurens Lee Liberty Lincoln Long Lowndes Lumpkin Macon Madison Marion McDuffie McIntosh Meriwether Miller Mitchell Monroe Montgomery Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Crashes 4,103 25 <5 35 24 8 <5 244 28 115 <5 9 14 15 6 71 61 35 9 <5 <5 <5 13 16 <5 14 5 31 8 46 43 <5 12 <5 8 <5 7 <5 <5 16 6 % AlcoholRelated 6% 8% 9% 4% 13% 5% 14% 10% 14% 7% 17% 8% 10% 9% 50% 6% 7% 6% 7% 2% 50% 25% 13% 13% - Motorcyclists (Operator & Passengers) Involved in Crashes % Seriously or Fatally Injured 4,438 214,760 27 44% <5 100% 38 21% 25 32% 11 27% <5 100% 263 23% 33 30% 120 23% <5 100% 12 33% 17 18% 17 24% 6 67% 74 22% 63 25% - - 38 34% 10 60% <5 50% <5 - - - <5 25% 15 13% 17 12% <5 - 15 27% 6 17% 32 19% - - 9 33% 51 14% 47 15% <5 50% 13 54% <5 100% 8 38% <5 25% 9 22% <5 - <5 - 19 26% 7 57% Class M / MP Licensed Drivers 467,149 3,043 128 4,517 3,893 973 951 27,447 3,195 11,129 308 2,338 2,971 1,663 938 11,803 9,007 421 5,225 1,168 496 537 237 289 1,704 1,506 481 2,009 1,897 3,488 499 1,147 5,200 2,786 398 1,947 459 1,001 806 1,520 212 658 2,113 347 Motorcycle Registrations 214,760 1,496 51 1,800 1,892 482 356 13,006 1,479 5,346 168 1,143 1,184 875 438 5,530 3,799 170 2,659 608 224 238 114 144 788 650 241 965 787 1,762 195 593 2,381 1,646 192 850 163 553 349 761 92 295 884 177 Page 20 Motorcycle Crashes, Percent of Motorcycle Crashes with Alcohol Impaired Motorcycle Operators, Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, Percent of Motorcyclists Seriously or Fatally Injured, Number of Drivers with Class M/MP Licenses, and Motorcycle Registrations by County, 2022 (con't) County Name STATEWIDE Morgan Murray Muscogee Newton Oconee Oglethorpe Paulding Peach Pickens Pierce Pike Polk Pulaski Putnam Quitman Rabun Randolph Richmond Rockdale Schley Screven Seminole Spalding Stephens Stewart Sumter Talbot Taliaferro Tattnall Taylor Telfair Terrell Thomas Tift Toombs Towns Treutlen Troup Turner Twiggs Union Upson Walker Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Crashes 4,103 9 21 83 50 7 5 62 24 21 <5 5 24 <5 5 14 109 49 <5 <5 37 18 <5 8 <5 <5 <5 <5 15 8 7 11 36 <5 <5 29 11 32 % AlcoholRelated 6% 14% 7% 2% 6% 5% 50% 20% 4% 50% 21% 6% 17% 25% 7% 13% 9% 11% 33% 19% Motorcyclists (Operator & Passengers) Involved in Crashes % Seriously or Fatally Injured 4,438 214,760 9 33% 24 38% 93 20% 53 28% 7 71% 6 33% 68 25% 24 25% 26 27% <5 100% 5 40% 29 21% <5 50% 6 17% - - 16 44% - - 114 26% 56 18% <5 100% <5 - - - 43 35% 21 14% <5 100% 9 - <5 67% - - <5 67% <5 100% - - <5 - 17 24% 8 50% 7 29% 13 23% - - 40 40% <5 67% <5 33% 33 24% 12 50% 36 19% Class M / MP Licensed Drivers 467,149 1,338 2,464 7,635 5,806 2,005 982 10,344 1,453 3,120 989 1,868 2,780 425 1,352 200 1,394 208 5,450 3,951 271 611 435 3,925 2,083 129 1,003 396 90 864 405 370 355 1,783 1,634 1,065 1,353 256 3,715 368 490 3,180 1,858 4,205 Motorcycle Registrations 214,760 694 1,280 2,914 3,025 817 417 4,719 633 1,703 397 878 1,416 211 558 50 734 81 2,953 1,855 113 283 171 1,749 915 61 415 156 44 408 160 169 157 825 695 499 669 152 1,444 161 214 1,763 756 2,132 Page 21 Motorcycle Crashes, Percent of Motorcycle Crashes with Alcohol Impaired Motorcycle Operators, Motorcyclists Involved in Crashes, Percent of Motorcyclists Seriously or Fatally Injured, Number of Drivers with Class M/MP Licenses, and Motorcycle Registrations by County, 2022 (con't) County Name STATEWIDE Walton Ware Warren Washington Wayne Webster Wheeler White Whitfield Wilcox Wilkes Wilkinson Worth Motorcycle Crashes Motorcycle Crashes 4,103 38 15 <5 <5 11 <5 39 48 <5 <5 7 % AlcoholRelated 6% 5% 13% 36% 10% 10% - Motorcyclists (Operator & Passengers) Involved in Crashes % Seriously or Fatally Injured 4,438 214,760 43 30% 16 19% <5 100% 5 20% 13 31% - - <5 - 45 22% 49 27% <5 100% <5 67% - - 9 56% Class M / MP Licensed Drivers 467,149 6,181 1,547 193 703 1,465 107 172 2,473 4,796 295 536 461 1,039 Motorcycle Registrations 214,760 2,979 591 95 287 668 49 70 1,309 2,355 111 215 204 483 Page 22