Areas Where Most Maryland Motorcycle Accidents Occur
Highways:
According to the 2018 Bankrate Best States for Drivers Study, Maryland was ranked the 6th worst driving state. Maryland highways have one of the highest rates of motorcycle accidents across all states, with around 54% of all road mishaps occurring on these thoroughfares. These route types also have the highest number of both rider and passenger injuries and fatalities.
Cities:
The MVA also reported that from 2013 to 2017, the majority of motorcycle accidents in Maryland happened in urban areas, with the Baltimore metropolitan area recording 47.2% of all crashes. The area includes Baltimore City and the counties of Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, and Howard.
Backroads:
Of all the motorcycle accidents in Maryland from 2012 until 2016, 28% occurred on country roads while 33.9% percent occurred on state routes. Motorcycle accidents also occur in Maryland parking lots, accounting for 25 cases each year.