The number of motorcyclists dying on New South Wales roads has hit a ten year high, with 16 more people dying on a motorcycle last year compared to 2023.
In April, the New South Wales Government held a roundtable with the intention of better understanding why more motorcycle riders have died and explore what can be done to save lives.
“Motorcycles make up just 3.8 per cent of registered vehicles in NSW, yet they accounted for nearly 20 per cent of road deaths last year – a significant over-representation,” said Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison MP.
“Modelling suggests that motorcyclists will make up 30% of road deaths by 2050.
She added: “I am delighted that there has been a strong response from stakeholders to the roundtable, which is being coordinated on behalf of the NSW Government by the Centre for Road Safety, bringing together rider groups, safety experts, academics, and government agencies.
The NSW Government said over the decade 2014-2023, a total of 590 fatalities involved motorcycle riders or their passengers, with young people over-represented.
Hospitalizations of motorcyclists also increased by 10 per cent in the 12 months to June 2024, with 2,846 motorcyclists admitted to hospital. The figure is 248 more than the previous 12 months.
