Bike Week is notorious for motorcycle-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities. With an influx of an estimated 100,000 bikers and enthusiasts, it makes sense that the numbers would be up.
However, this Bike Week seems to be sending more people to the hospital than in previous years. According to a report from Halifax Medical Center, in the first five days of the 10-day festival, 69 people were treated for injuries. While no official deaths have been reported, it’s still shocking.
This number is on par with last year’s injury rate of 88 individuals but significantly higher than in 2021, when there were just 37 injuries.