Those itching to splurge on a shiny new bike may want to think twice.
A new government report says direct costs from deaths and injuries caused by motorcycle accidents were $16 billion in 2010, but the full cost is likely higher because long-term medical expenses are difficult to measure.
The Government Accountability Office report says motorcyclists are involved in fatal crashes at higher rates than drivers of other types of vehicles, and are 30 times more likely to die in a traffic crash than passenger car occupants.
