Injury and Hospitalization Data
Motorcycle traffic crashes often result in fatal or serious injuries that require inpatient hospitalization or emergency department treatment. Although fatalities represent the most severe outcome, they account for only a small portion of the overall injury burden among motorcyclists. Hospitalization and emergency department data provide valuable insight into the medical, financial, and public health impacts of motorcycle crashes in Florida
- In 2023, the median hospital charge for motorcyclists admitted to a Florida hospital was $165,215, an increase from $152,743 in 2022.
- The median emergency department charge increased from $12,645 in 2022 to $16,513 in 2023 for motorcyclists treated and released after traffic crash injuries.
- Total hospital charges exceeded $1.8 billion in 2023, compared with approximately $1.6 billion in 2023.
- For every motorcyclist fatality in 2023, there were 7 non-fatal hospitalizations and 24 emergency department visits, illustrating that fatal crashes represent only a small portion of the overall injury burden.
- 50% of motorcycle-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits in 2023 were not covered by commercial insurance, a decrease from 54% in 2023.
- The median age of fatally injured motorcyclists was 36 years in 2023, down from 38 years in 2022, and 94% were Florida residents.
- Traumatic brain injuries were associated with 27% of motorcyclist fatalities in 2023, down from 33% in 2022.
Motorcycle Traffic Crash Summary Statistics in Florida (2022-2023):
| Statistic | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| The median age of motorcyclists fatally injured in Florida. | 38 | 36 |
| The percentage of motorcyclist fatalities related to traumatic brain injuries. | 33% | 27% |
| The percentage of motorcyclists fatally injured in Florida who were Florida residents. | 93% | 94% |
| The number of non-fatal hospitalizations for every motorcyclist fatality. | 7 | 7 |
| The number of non-fatal emergency department (ED) visits for every motorcyclist fatality. | 18 | 24 |
| The percentage of motorcyclist hospitalizations and ED visits not covered by commercial insurance. | 54% | 50% |
| The median hospital charge for motorcyclists treated and released from a Florida ED for treatment of traffic crash injuries. | $12,645.00 | $16,513.00 |
| The median hospital charge for motorcyclists admitted to a Florida hospital for the treatment of traffic crash injuries. | $152,743.00 | $165,215.00 |
| The total hospital charges for motorcyclists treated in a Florida ED or hospital who were injured in a traffic crash. | $1,619,429,724.00 | $1,805,226,761.00 |
Source:
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Hospital Inpatient and ED Data for 2022-2023
- Florida Department of Health Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management – Public Health Research Unit, Motorcycle Safety Report 2022 – 2023
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