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Age and gender of motorcycle victims in 2023

The majority of victims were in the lower age brackets for both women and men.

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by HILLARY BETT

News14 March 2024 - 10:25
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In Summary


  • Of the 992 patient records, 968 contained information about the patients age and gender.
  • Ninety-one per cent of patients were male, with an average age of 31 years old.

Of the 992 patient records, 968 contained information about the patients age and gender.

Ninety-one per cent of patients were male, with an average age of 31 years old.

Similarly, the average age of female patients was also 31 years.

As expected, the majority of victims were in the lower age brackets for both women and men, 68% of women and 75% of men being 35 years or under; this mode of transport is considered to be more accessible to young people, both operators and passengers.


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