The Hidden Dangers of Low Speed Crashes When people think about motorcycle safety, they often imagine high speed wrecks on twisty roads or highways.
However, low speed crashes – those that occur at speeds of 25 miles per hour or less – are a more common occurrence than many realize.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly one third of all motorcycle fatalities happen at slow speeds, often in residential areas or parking lots.