2005
- Helmets saved the lives of 1,546 motorcyclists nationally.
- If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 728 lives could have been saved.
- Motorcycle helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries.
- 20 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require helmet use for all drivers and passengers of motorcycles.
- 27 states require helmet use for motorcycle drivers and passengers under a specific age, usually age 18.
- 3 states do not require helmet use for drivers or passengers. These states are Illinois, Iowa and Colorado.
2004
- Helmets saved the lives of 1,316 motorcyclists nationally.
- If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 671 lives could have been saved.
- Motorcycle helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries.
- 20 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require helmet use for all drivers and passengers of motorcycles.
- 27 states require helmet use for motorcycle drivers and passengers under a specific age, usually age 18.
- 3 states do not require helmet use for drivers or passengers. These states are Illinois, Iowa and Colorado.
2003
- Helmets saved the lives of 1,158 motorcyclists nationally.
- If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 640 lives could have been saved.
- Motorcycle helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries.
- 20 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require helmet use for all drivers and passengers of motorcycles.
- 27 states require helmet use for motorcycle drivers and passengers under a specific age, usually age 18.
- 3 states do not require helmet use for drivers or passengers. These states are Illinois, Iowa and Colorado.
2001
- Helmets saved the lives of 674 motorcyclists.
- If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 444 lives could have been saved.
- Motorcycle helmets are estimated to be 29% effective in preventing fatal injuries and 67% effective in preventing brain injuries.
- 20 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require helmet use for all drivers and passengers of motorcycles.
- 27 states require helmet use for motorcycle drivers and passengers under a specific age.
- 3 states do not require helmet use for drivers or passengers.
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