Every six hours, one bicyclist is said to be killed on average. Most bicycle accidents are highly avoidable and can be prevented through taking proper safety measures. The number one killer of bicyclists are collision accidents, which account for 75 to 80 percent of accidents.
It has been reported that on average, a bicyclist is killed once every six hours and throughout a year, almost 500,000 bicycle-related injuries occur. With more individuals doing their part to protect the environment by riding bicycles, it becomes increasingly important to use common sense to share the road.
Types of Bicycle Crashes
