Overview

• Motorcycle accidents in 2024 averaged €7,000 in liability costs, significantly higher than the €5,000 average for car accidents.
• Motorcycle riders reported far fewer accidents, with only 6 claims per 1,000 owners compared to 48 per 1,000 car owners.
• The higher costs of motorcycle accidents are attributed to severe injuries and the absence of minor damages like parking scrapes.
• Loss of control, often due to misjudging curves or speeding, is the leading cause of motorcycle accidents.
• Germany saw a 1% decrease in overall traffic accidents in 2024, with 2,759 fatalities and approximately 363,000 injuries reported.