Motorcycle Helmet Use, 2000-2022 (1)
| Year | Percent | Year | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 71% | 2018 | 71% |
| 2005 | 48 | 2019 | 71 |
| 2010 | 54 | 2020 | 69 |
| 2015 | 61 | 2021 | 65 |
| 2016 | 65 | 2022 | 67 |
| 2017 | 65 |
(1) Based on surveys of motorcyclists using helmets meeting Department of Transportation standards. Surveys conducted in October for 1996-2000 and in June thereafter.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Occupant Protection Use Survey, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis.