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How Idaho Ranks for Most Motorcycle Fatalities

In 2023, Montana recorded 3.8 motorcycle fatalities per 10,000 registered motorcyclists, ranking seventh lowest, according to CheapInsurance.com using IIHS and FARS data reviewed by Stacker.
The National Safety Council identifies helmet use as a major contributor to state differences, and Eric Teoh, IIHS director, said `Wearing a helmet is one of the biggest things riders can do to protect themselves from death and traumatic brain injury.`
National data show the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 6,335 motorcyclists killed in 2023, up from 6,251 in 2022, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates about 8.8 million motorcyclists are registered.
Helmet use and basic precautions can reduce deaths, as helmet use lowers fatalities by 37% for drivers and 41% for passengers; the NHTSA urges drivers to increase awareness while riders perform pre-ride checks and obey speed limits.
Fifty-Three percent of 2023 motorcyclist deaths occurred on non-interstate major roads, with many incidents on urban roads at night even when helmets are worn, and only 19 states plus D.C. require universal helmet laws.

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