Cyclist Accidents With SUVs Result In More Serious Injuries: Study
A new study warns that the higher front ends of SUVs contribute to an increased risk of upper body injury and death.
Tag Archives: Bicycle Accident
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300K Trek Bicycle Pedals Recalled Following Dozens of Reports of Incidents, Falls and Injuries
A recall of more than 300,000 Trek bicycle pedlas follows 132 reports of pedal malfunctions, including seven injury reports.
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Bike Accident Traumatic Brain Injuries Down For Children, Deaths Up For Adults: CDC
A new study finds that while concussion rates for child bike-riders have fallen significantly, adults do not appear to be seeing the same benefits.
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Deaths from Traffic Accidents Declined in 2019, For Third Year In a Row: NHTSA
A federal report finds that motor vehicle fatalities decreased in 2019.
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Transportation Officials Release Recommendations to Improve Cyclist Safety on U.S. Roadways
For the first time in more than 40 years, federal transportation officials are proposing a series of bicycle safety measures that are designed to reduce the number of deaths on…
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Traffic Accident Deaths Down Nationwide, But Not For Pedestrians and Cyclists
While vehicle fatalities are down overall, federal regulators saw an increase in pedestrian and cyclist traffic deaths in 2018.
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Bicycle Head, Neck Injuries Usually Involve Non-Helmet Wearers: Study
A new study finds that fewer cyclists who suffer head injuries were wearing helmets at the time of their accident than in years past.
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Bicycle Helmets Often Sold Without Compliance with Safety Standards: Report
Consumer Reports warns that a number of bicycle helmets, usually sold online, do not meet U.S. safety standards, and lists several which consumers should avoid completely.
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Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths Increased in 2018: NHTSA Report
Data indicates that pedestrian and bicyclist deaths increased in 2018 even while other traffic deaths declined, due to larger vehicles and both distracted drivers and pedestrians.
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Pedestrian and Motorcycle Accident Deaths Accounted for 1/3rd of Increase in Traffic Fatalities Last Year: NTHSA
Pedestrian and Motorcycle fatalities helped lead to overall increases in auto accident-related deaths, according to a new report.
