315
motorcyclists killed
Reported motorcyclist fatalities in Great Britain in 2023.
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Statistics
Sourced UK motorcyclist casualty figures, framed carefully so they inform better riding decisions without turning safety into fear.
Great Britain, 2023
Key figures from official statistics
These figures come from the Department for Transport motorcyclist factsheet published on 26 September 2024. Non-fatal injuries are reported and adjusted figures, so they should be interpreted with care.
5,481
seriously injured
Reported serious motorcyclist injuries in Great Britain in 2023, adjusted for severity reporting changes.
67%
fatalities on rural roads
Average share of motorcycle fatalities on rural roads across 2019 to 2023, compared with 40% of traffic.
92%
KSI casualties were male
Average share of motorcyclist killed or seriously injured casualties who were male across 2019 to 2023.
What these numbers can and cannot do
A statistic cannot tell you what will happen on your next ride. It can, however, point to patterns that are worth respecting: rural road severity, junction judgement, observation, speed choice, and the vulnerability that comes with riding without a vehicle body around you.
Use the figures as prompts for better margin and better questions, not as a reason to stop enjoying riding.
“There came a day when I put my helmet back on and rode again. Because that's what riders do. Not because we forget. Not because we're fearless. But because sooner or later, you have to stop looking at where you fell and start looking at where you're going. Keep riding. Stay strong.”