Bicycle Accident
How Many Bicycle Accidents Happen Every Year?
| March 26th, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicyclists are at a higher risk of crash-related injury and death than occupants of motor vehicles. The CDC reported almost 467,000 bicycle-related injuries in the U.S. in 2015. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 846 bicyclists lost their lives in accidents in 2019. […]
Five Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
| August 21st, 2020
Bicycle accidents involving a motor vehicle can be devastating, and the injuries sustained in these accidents can be life-altering. Bicycles offer very little protection in the event of an accident, even when the rider is wearing a helmet. Bicycles do not have seat belts, airbags, or any additional safety measures to protect the body in the […]
Some Things to Consider After a Bike Accident
| July 8th, 2020
As U.S. Cities become more bicycle-friendly by adding bike lanes and widening roadways, more bicycle riders are now riding in the streets. As bicyclists ride alongside vans, cars, trucks, and motorcycles, the number of accidents between bicycles and motor vehicles are on the rise. Bicycle accidents can be scary for all parties involved, but bicyclists […]
How do Bicycle Helmets Protect the Head in an Accident?
| May 14th, 2020
If you ride a bike, you have probably worn a bicycle helmet. You may have even fallen off your bike once or twice. Head injuries resulting from a bicycle accident are no joke and can result in serious debilitation or even death. With that being said, it is almost always a good idea to wear […]
Is Buffalo Safe for Bicyclists?
| March 6th, 2019
How does a city make itself safer for bicycling? Perhaps creating bicycle lanes on streets and more paved bike paths for rural adventures. The city of Buffalo has bicycle lanes on streets and paths for bicyclists to enjoy. But what can cause concerns for bicyclist safety? Road Construction While Buffalo is trying to add more […]
Buffalo Bicycle Injuries Happen in Bike Lanes
| December 24th, 2018
New York State has been investing in miles of new bike paths and bike lanes on public roads. Some of that investment has been happening in and around Buffalo. If you drive Buffalo roads, you may notice designated bike lanes (a diamond and an image of a bicyclist) painted onto public roadways. While these bike […]
1 in 5 Syracuse Bicycle Injuries Happen in Bike Lanes
| December 12th, 2018
Syracuse has 16.5 miles of on-road bike lanes designated for bicyclists. These lanes were designed to make it safer and easier for bicyclists to use Syracuse roads to get where they are going, but accidents do happen and they can happen in the bike lanes. Despite the efforts of the city of Syracuse to improve […]
Buffalo Biking Statistics Often Ignored
| December 7th, 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report that put the number of “pedalcyclist” deaths for 2015 at 818 for the country. There have been some complaints from Buffalo bicyclists that not enough has been done to make cycling safe. The Buffalo Bike Master Plan The City of Buffalo recently released the Buffalo Bike […]
Long Island biking statistics often ignored
| October 1st, 2018
The New York Parks and Long Island Region Safety departments report approximately 50 deaths to New York residents due to bicycle crashes and 2200 bicyclists New York bicyclists who require hospitalization for serious injuries. Brain injuries are responsible for about 40 percent of these hospitalizations. Overall, 75 percent of U.S. bicyclists hospitalized for head/brain injuries. […]
Rochester Bicycle Accidents Happen in Bike Lanes
| September 25th, 2018
Bicycle lanes are labeled clearly by painted-on bicycle symbols. They are assigned to the side of roads by white stripes meant to separate bicyclists from vehicle drivers. Bike lanes in Rochester allow bicyclists (not motorcyclists) to travel at different speeds. They also avoid interaction with car and truck drivers. In some cases, bicycle lanes are […]