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Colorado motorcycle accident trend increases in the over 40 age group

Whether it is commuting to work or a new found joy of weekend riding and love of the open roads, motorcycle riding among older riders in Colorado has boomed in popularity. Most people have the conception that young people are the only ones who enjoy riding motorcycles; however, motorcycle riding has started growing in popularity with older riders as well.

Riding is liked by a more older and affluent crowd and has increased as a hobby or past time sport in the last several years. In fact, motorcycle sales across the nation hit a record high in 2004 with over 1.1 million bikes sold. Of course not all of the bikes sold were purchased by older riders. Although during that same year, 46 percent of riders over the age of 40 were killed in motorcycle crashes nationwide.

These numbers show a direct correlation between the increased amount of sales and the increased number of fatalities among the older age group. This is true of motorcycle riders in Colorado as well. In 2005, the 45 to 54 age group had the highest number of deaths from motorcycle crashes in Colorado which accounted for 21 of the 87 fatalities.

Fatalities among young riders have decreased as they have increased with older motorcycle riders. From 1994 to 2004, fatalities dropped from 26 percent to 22 percent among the 30 to 39 year old age group. During those same years, deaths dropped from approximately 50 percent to 32 percent for the under 30 age group.

Unfortunately, motorcycle riding may be dangerous and lead to motorcycle accidents in Colorado Springs as throughout the nation for older and younger riders. If you have been injured in a Colorado Springs motorcycle crash, contact an experienced Colorado Springs motorcycle attorney.

The Law Offices of Robert J. Anderson has been representing injured motorcycle victims for nearly 30 years. Contact us at (866) 254-1274 for a free legal evaluation. We represent people throughout Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, Canyon City, Fountain, Castle Rock, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek.