NHTSA data show that motorcycle rider and pedestrian fatalities rose for the third straight year in 2012 -- 7.1 percent and 6.4 percent, respectively, compared to figures in 2011.
Study: No Progress in Reducing Motorcyclist Deaths in 2011
In light of the report’s findings, now is a good time for fleet managers to remind drivers to be mindful of sharing the road safely with motorcyclists.