MATERIAL and METHODS: The study was performed retrospectively between the dates of 2009 and 2011 and this retrospective study included 58 patients (54 males, 4 females; mean age 21 years; range 14 to 79 years) who were hospitalized for injuries caused by motorcycle accidents. and required intensive care.

RESULTS: The frequencies of injuries in descending order were as follows: musculoskeletal system injuries (n=40, 68,9%), skull injuries (n=54, 93,1%), maxillofacial injuries (n=54, 93,1%), thoracic (n=3, 5,1%), vertebral (n=2, 3,4%), and abdominal (n=6, 10,3%) injuries. Motorcycle accidents resulted in mortality in 42 patients (72,4%) including 4 female patient (100%).

CONCLUSION: To prevent the injuries due to motorcycle accidents; driver education must be considered, drunk drivers must be prevented from driving, helmet usage must be encouraged by drivers and passengers. Anahtar Kelimeler : Motorcycle accident, Intensive care, Retrospective