As you might expect, insurance companies like Progressive Insurance doggedly track accident rates and claims through the year. Progressive just sent out the interesting infographic below highlighting the summer season motorcycle accident and claims patterns. “The summer travel season is peak time for passionate motorcycle riders and, after a brutal winter, more riders are hitting the road than ever before. In fact, new motorcycle sales are up more than eight percent through the first quarter, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council,” says Progressive. “And with more bikes come more claims, especially in the summer months.”