Over 100 motorcyclists killed in road incidents in last five years

Michael Bolton

A total of 105 motorcyclists were killed on roads in the State over the last five years, a new report from the Road Safety Authority (RSA)  has revealed.

The report also showed 921 motorcyclists were injured over the same period, with the majority of injuries noted between May and September.

Men accounted for all the motorcyclist fatalities, and nine in 10 of those seriously injured were also men.

Just under one third of motorcyclist fatalities occurred at a junction, 58 per cent of which happened at a T-junction.

Multi-vehicle collisions accounted for 67 per cent of casualties, with failure to observe reported as the most frequently noted action for both the motorcyclist and the other driver involved in the incident.

So far this year, there have been 10 deaths among motorcyclists, the same number killed over the corresponding period of 2023.

Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers said: "As people make plans to travel over the June Bank Holiday weekend, it will inevitably result in more traffic on our roads and increase the likelihood of collisions.

"With this in mind, all road users need to be aware of our more vulnerable road users this summer – including motorcyclists, who are at high risk, as the report has revealed. All drivers should expect to meet motorcyclists on their journeys in the months ahead; give them space and share the road safely this summer."