Get Crash and Safety Facts

The threat of being injured or killed while bicycling is a serious concern for many individuals and sometimes a very real problem that communities must face. This section provides a broad perspective of nationwide crash and safety facts related to bicyclists, presenting links to general bicycling statistics—such as bicyclist volumes, rates, and trends—as well as facts about bicyclists involved in crashes with other roadway users and descriptions of common bicycling crash types. It also provides tips for finding local sources of data and safety information.