What If I Wasn’t Wearing a Bicycle Helmet?

National Bike Month is celebrated in May, but keeping cyclists safe is a year-round objective. National Bike Month was established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists and is celebrated across the nation. Its purpose, among others, is to thoroughly demonstrate the benefits of cycling and encourage others to get involved in this healthy... Read More

Drivers: Do you know that you have to give bicycles on the road at least a 3-foot wide passing zone? Bicyclists: Do you know that you have to ride responsibly and follow the rules of the road? In 2015, 818 bicyclists were killed on U.S. roads - the highest total since 1995. However, only 3% of fatal bicycle crashes occur... Read More

The most common causes of bicycle accidents are getting hit by a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Other causes of a bicycle accident may include falling, hitting something in the road, poor roads, striking a fixed object, or swerving to avoid an animal. However, getting hit by a car is by far the most common.... Read More

Some of the main causes of bicycle accidents include distracted driving by motorists or a failure to yield, among other causes. The consequences of a bicycle accident can be severe. This is particularly true in cases where a cyclist is struck by a moving vehicle. Due to a bicycle’s vulnerability during a vehicle collision, these accidents... Read More