Most motorcycle crashes result from cars and trucks missing small bikes, prompting calls for better training, rules, and transit to boost safety.

A recent RF&G Insurance analysis finds that most motorcycle accidents involve car and truck drivers who fail to see or properly judge motorcycles, often due to their small size and drivers’ tendency to focus on larger vehicles. This leads to dangerous turns into oncoming bike paths, with claims like “I looked but didn’t see it.” Though motorcycle insurance premiums haven’t risen, accident costs are absorbed by car insurers. The managing director stresses the need for better rider training, stricter regulations, public education, and improved public transportation to reduce reliance on motorcycles and promote safer roads for all.