Bicycles
Did you know?
- The 630 pedalcyclist deaths in 2009 accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities during the year.
- 51,000 pedalcyclists were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2009; 17% (or about 8,000) of the pedalcyclists who were injured were age 14 and younger.
- Bicycle helmet laws have proved effective in increasing bicycle helmet use.
- Each State should develop and implement a comprehensive bicycle safety program that promotes safe practices, and educates drivers to share the road with others.