It does seem like the motorcycle fatalities come in waves... or at least I seem to hear about a bunch of them all at once. The way I look at it though, every time I get on my bike I have the same odds of something horrible happening. I use my bike as a daily driver almost every day, so I often end up riding in rush hour traffic and God knows I see enough idiots do stupid things every day. I just try to ride as safely as possible as I believe situational awareness goes a LONG way in keeping you alive on a bike. Most accidents can be prevented and/or avoided if you keep your head on a swivel and pay 100% attention 100% of the time. At least, that is what I tell myself so that I can keep enjoying the ride!