Masterton District:
2022: 1 fatality involving a motorcyclist. 6 injury crashes, including: 2 serious injuries and 4 minor injuries
2023 (provisional):No reported fatalities. 5 injury crashes (2 serious, 3 minor)
Key locations: State Highway 2, Te Ore Ore Road, and rural outskirts north of Masterton.
Carterton District:
2022: No fatalities. 3 injury crashes, including: 1 serious injury and 2 minor injuries
2023 (provisional): 1 fatal motorcycle crash, 2 injury crashes (both minor)
Key locations: Park Road, State Highway 2 south of Carterton, and rural intersections.
South Wairarapa District:
2022: 1 fatality. 4 injury crashes, including: 2 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries
2023 (provisional): 1 fatality. 3 injury crashes (1 serious, 2 minor)
Key locations: Rimutaka Hill Road (SH2), Western Lake Road, and Martinborough–Lake Ferry route.
Regional Summary – Wairarapa (2022–2023):
Total fatalities (confirmed & provisional): 4
Total injury crashes involving motorcyclists: 23 (approx.)
Common crash factors: Loss of control on bends, Excessive speed Inexperience or unfamiliarity with rural roads
High-risk times: Weekends, public holidays, and during summer/autumn riding seasons
Key Trends in Wairarapa (2022–2023):
- Recreational motorcycling continues to grow, especially among older riders (40+).
- Tourism-related riding contributes to increased traffic on scenic but challenging rural roads.
- Rimutaka Hill Road remains a high-risk corridor, with frequent motorcycle incidents reported.
Sources for Localised Data:
- [Waka Kotahi NZTA – Crash Analysis System (CAS)](https://www.nzta.govt.nz/safety/safety-resources/crash-analysis-system/)
- Greater Wellington Regional Council – Road Safety Reports
- NZ Police – Wairarapa Area Crash Insights
- [Ministry of Transport – Motorcyclist Crash Facts](https://www.transport.govt.nz/statistics-and-insights/safety-road-deaths/motorcyclists/)
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