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Maine Sees Most Motorcycle Deaths Since 1991

Maine ended the year 2015 with 32 motorcycle deaths, the most since 1991, and safety officials say there’s no single factor that seems to be behind the spike. Mild weather that extended the riding season through early December may have …

26 Motorcyclists Killed on Minnesota Roads This Year

The year so far has been a deadly one for motorcycle riders in Minnesota. The state Department of Public Safety says 26 motorcyclists have been killed on Minnesota roadways this year. Last year at this time, 18 riders were killed. …

Illinois Motorcycle Fatalities Climb 13 Percent

Fatal motorcycle accidents are up 13 percent in Illinois, according to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The State Journal-Register reported there were 131 motorcycle fatalities in 2010, a figure that rose to 148 in 2012. Illinois State Police …

Report: Motorcycle Deaths Decline Slightly in Georgia

New numbers show that Georgia has seen a slight drop in the number of motorcycle fatalities. The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reported that new data made available on April 24 shows that the state had slightly fewer deadly …