The data from the Florida Crash Reports and annual registrations and licensure numbers indicate that in 2004, 416 motorcyclists died in Florida while in 2008 the number reached 532.In 2008, 55 % of the fatalities were wearing helmets, while 35% were with no helmet. The Florida Rider Training Program (FRTP) is an effort established to educate the public on fatalities in motor cycle fatalities.
