2020 Was Deadliest Year for Motorcycle Riders in 2 Decades, Statistics Canada Finds

2020 Was Deadliest Year for Motorcycle Riders in 2 Decades, Statistics Canada Finds
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Matthew Horwood
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A total of 242 motorcycle and moped riders died in 2020 in Canada, making it the deadliest year for bikers in over two decades, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada.

“This is the highest number of deaths recorded in over 20 years and a 24% increase from 195 deaths in 2019. Previously, the number of motorcycle-related deaths fluctuated by less than 17% year to year,” Statistics Canada said regarding data released May 15.