In 2015, there were 30 motorcyclist fatalities and in 2014/2015, 1,094 motorcycle riders were compensated by the TAC for injuries involving an acute hospital admission. 47% of motorcycle riders lost their lives in 2015 and 46% of those hospitalised in 2014/2015 were aged over 40.
While the numbers of females injured have increased, males are significantly more likely to lose their lives or be seriously injured than females.
Motorcycle fatalities in 2015 and motorcycle claims involving hospital admission for 2014/2015 by age group and gender
*Excludes rejected, claims for interstate crashes and claims with missing gender.