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To identify and synthesize factors associated with fatal outcomes in motorcycle crashes.

July 10, 2026CureusOpen Access

Motorcycle-Related Fatalities: A Systematic Review and Structured Narrative Synthesis

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Systematic review identifies factors influencing motorcycle crash fatalities, highlighting intervention needs.

To identify and synthesize factors associated with fatal outcomes in motorcycle crashes.
Conducted a systematic search across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from 2014 to April 2026.
Included 65 observational studies examining fatal motorcycle crashes.
Employed structured narrative synthesis due to high heterogeneity among studies.
Lack of helmet use is a common factor in fatal cases.
Significant correlation between alcohol and other substance use prior to riding and mortality rates.
Males aged 15-45 and elderly individuals were identified as the most vulnerable demographics.

Tousia et al. (2026) studied this question.

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