Some of the Vietnam Vets I have corresponded with have died in accidents on motorcycles. Seems many people in their early 60’s still riding. I would also say that automobile drivers are more aggressive today toward motorcyclists.
per capita the number of deaths is down.
Keep in mind each and every year there are more motorcycles on the road.
Consider how many car accidents have skyrocketed since 1850. Perhaps we should go to 1850 levels of automobiles.