Motorcycle Deaths Surge Alarmingly | Dublin News

Motorcycle deaths on the rise: 117 riders killed and 954 seriously injured between 2021-2025, averaging 23 deaths and nearly 200 serious injuries yearly. Riders account for 14% of all road fatalities and 12% of serious injuries—with 8 others seriously hurt for every death. 2025 saw the highest death toll since 2027. Most fatalities were 46-55 year olds, with a shocking 116 men and just 1 woman killed. Crashes peaked in the afternoon and on weekends, with Dublin, Cork, and Wicklow leading in fatalities. Junctions were a quarter of fatal crashes, and nearly two-thirds involved other vehicles. For the seriously injured, 80% were male, aged 16-55. RSA urges drivers to check blind spots and riders to stay visible—safety is a shared responsibility. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/686277da783fcbca