State Journal Register

Motorcycle Fatalities Are On the Rise
Motorcycle Fatalities Are On the Rise
Motorcycle Fatalities Are On the Rise
A recent report from the Illinois Department of Transportation shows that fatal motorcycle accidents are up 13 percent from 2010 thru last year.  The report shows that there were 148 motorcycle fatalities in the State of Illinois in 2012 compared to 131 in 2010.  The surprising element in these statistics is that fatalities rose despite less accidents involving motorcycles.