Bicycles
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Did you know?
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Traffic Safety Facts - Bicyclists and Other Cyclists [June 2012]
The 618 pedalcyclist deaths in 2010 accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities during the year. -
Traffic Safety Facts - Children [July 2012]
52,000 pedalcyclists were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2010; 18% (or about 9,000) 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.