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Thank you!

TO OUR PROVIDERS

RSI would like to thank its providers for their commitment to providing safety courses for both new and seasoned riders and enabling RSI to continue its mission to train motorcyclists and educate motorists to decrease motorcycle fatalities and collisions.

ABATE of Indiana
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Dreyer Motorsports
Ehlerding Motorsports
Evansville Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson of Fort Wayne
Harley Davidson of Indianapolis

Hoosier Harley Davidson
Indianapolis Southside Harley Davidson
Kersting’s Cycle Center
Motorcycle Rider Training of Fort Wayne
M Y Motorsports
Riders First

Noteworthy Happenings and Community Outreach

Mike Chriswell from Muncie branch wearing his winning RSI shirt design with the RSI team members

April

RSI Shirt Design Reveal

The RSI team visited Mike Chriswell, the winner of last year's t-shirt design contest, at the Muncie branch to deliver the first box of shirts and his plaque.

Women riders riding bikes through the safety course

May

All Women's Course

RSI participated in an all-women rider class at Harley Davidson of Indianapolis.

Vendor booths set up at Thunder on the Square

June

Thunder on the Square

Princeton, Indiana's annual biker rally had RSI as one of its vendor booths this year, showing off one of their bikes and spreading the word about safe riding to attendees.

Jenna Brown from RSI and Chris Norrington, Evansville branch manager, posing with the Otters mascot

June

Evansville Otters Game

Jenna Brown, RSI's Support Coordinator, hung out with the Evansville Otters and took the opportunity to introduce game attendees to the RSI program.

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October

National Night Out

RSI made a showing at the Pittsboro Police Department's annual Night Out, showcasing one of their training motorcycles.

2023 in Numbers

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19

New Rider Coaches

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15

Coaches Certified for Advanced Skills Class

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8,772

Hoosiers Who Added an Endorsement

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2,619

Endorsements Added Online

Student Stats

RSI students trained in 2023 was 8,385; 6,869 in 2022; and 7,391 in 2021.

RSI had 8385 participants in 2023. 7509 passed the courses, and 876 failed.

Male participants in 2023 was 6,338 and female was 2,047.

Impact Statements from RSI Participants

After every motorcycle safety course concludes, RSI gives participants the chance to provide feedback on how the course can potentially be improved for future students. From this RSI has collected many positive compliments from Hoosiers who have had the chance to take a course. We're so happy to hear when participants have come away with great experiences.

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I think it was excellent. The exercises and all. The exercises really do prepare you for the evaluation at the end, properly. Kayanna and Aaron were AMAZING instructors. They were very welcoming and when they corrected me they did it in a respectful manner. I ESPECIALLY loved how there was a male and female riding instructor. Since I am a female it was very comforting also having a female instructor there.

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Jeff and Bill are absolutely fantastic instructors very good at communicating. Good pace and kept the class moving and kept everyone very engaged. I will recommend this class to anyone. Thanks Fellas!

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Where do I put positive feedback?! This course was excellent! 10/10 would recommend. As a new rider, I was initially very hesitant however Daniel and Justin did a phenomenal job teaching the content and exercises in a way that was very manageable and easy to understand. They were patient yet persistent, welcomed questions, and created a fun and positive learning environment. I genuinely can’t think of anything I would have wanted different. Thank you!

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Thank you for your patience and care for each and every rider no matter what the skill level was! Keep being awesome! Blessings!

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There is so much good information I received throughout the duration of the course that I think is good knowledge for driving situations not only for motorcycling but ALL driving.

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My instructor made me feel very welcome and he taught me to believe in myself! 10/10 would recommend!!

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Honestly it was a great time, and it was quick and very well taught if you come with an open mind and your ears turned on you should be able to get through it quick and easy; It was a super fun time I wouldn’t change anything.

Registered Motorcycles in 2023

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13,154

Motor Driven Cycles

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213,365

Motorcycles

Collision and Fatality Stats for 2023

2,789

Total Collisions

142

Total Fatalities

While motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate fact when sharing the road with motorists, RSI is dedicated to teaching new and current riders the proper skills needed to ride safely in various traffic conditions with the hope of decreasing the number of motorcycle collisions and fatalities every year.

Top 5 Factors For Collisions

Motorcycle failing to yield to another vehicle

543

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Motorcycle driving in the rain

442

Other
(Driver, Environmental, Vehicle)

Motorcyclist traveling at an unsafe speed

433

Unsafe Backing, Movement,
or Speed

Motorcyclist following a vehicle too closely

290

Following Too Closely

Motorcyclist driving toward an object in the road

191

Animal or Object
in the Roadway

Top 5 Factors For Fatalities

Motorcycle failing to yield to another vehicle

30

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Motorcyclist traveling at an unsafe speed

29

Unsafe Lane Movement or Speed

Motorcycle driving in the rain

17

Other (Driver, Environmental, Vehicle)

Motorcycle merging into a vehicle's lane

14

Failure to Maintain Lane

Motorcyclist driving into an intersection on a red light with a car approaching from the right.

12

Disregarding Signal or Sign

Counties with the Most Collisions

Map showing five counties with most collisions: Marion, Allen, Lake, St. Joseph, and Tippecanoe

Counties with the Most Fatalities

Map showing counties with the most fatalities: Marion, Lake, St. Joseph, Allen, Clark.

BMV Associates Supporting RSI and Their Mission

Since 2022, RSI has conducted an annual tee shirt designing contest, asking BMV associates to submit and vote for a winning design to showcase what RSI means to them. Associates look forward to this yearly competition, and they proudly wear the chosen design to the branches on designated days. RSI is so appreciative of the support and engagement from BMV associates. The shirts are a great talking point when customers come into the branches and helps to spread the word about RSI's mission.

BMV associates, wearing their RSI shirts

BMV associates, wearing their RSI shirts

BMV associates, wearing their RSI shirts

BMV associates, wearing their RSI shirts

Meet the RSI Team

Born from a passion to keep riders safe on the road, Ride Safe Indiana (RSI) was established in 2016. The BMV recognized it could better serve Indiana motorcyclists by owning the program and building relationships with multiple contractors across the state.

RSI is proud the program is providing new and current riders with the knowledge and skills to help them stay safe on the road and possibly save their lives.

The RSI team holding balloons, celebrating 8,385 Hoosier trained in their courses in 2023.

In 2023, RSI providers and coaches trained a record-breaking

8,385 riders.

The team has set a goal of training 10,000 riders!