Bike Accident Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bike Accident Statistics

Even as US helmet use reaches 43% among injured cyclists in 2022, the risk drivers stay stubbornly specific, from alcohol impairment tied to 28% of cyclist deaths to nighttime riding behind 50% of fatalities on just 15% of trips. This page stitches together how intersection turns, distracted driving, and infrastructure gaps like missing bike lanes shape outcomes across the US, Europe, and beyond, so you can see what actually changes safety and what still keeps the odds stacked.

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Key Statistics

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In 2022, 69% of US bike-motor vehicle crashes resulted in cyclist injury or death.

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Nationally, failure to yield right-of-way caused 32% of cyclist fatalities in 2021.

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In urban areas, 55% of cyclist crashes involve turning vehicles.

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Alcohol impairment was involved in 28% of cyclist deaths in 2022.

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Nighttime riding contributes to 50% of cyclist fatalities despite only 15% of trips.

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Hooked by passing vehicles caused 15% of UK cyclist casualties in 2022.

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In Australia, 40% of cyclist crashes occur at intersections.

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Distracted driving caused 10% of US cyclist-motorist crashes in 2021.

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Wrong-way riding by cyclists contributes to 8% of fatal crashes.

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In California, speeding vehicles involved in 25% of cyclist deaths.

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NYC data shows doors opening caused 7% of cyclist injuries.

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Poor road conditions contribute to 12% of cyclist crashes in Netherlands.

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Canada reports 35% of cyclist collisions at signalized intersections.

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Germany notes 22% of cyclist accidents due to overtaking maneuvers.

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Florida sees 18% of cyclist crashes from DUI drivers.

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Infrastructure gaps like missing bike lanes cause 20% of urban crashes.

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In Europe, 45% of cyclist deaths involve trucks or buses.

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Japan data: 30% of cyclist injuries from falls without vehicles.

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Texas reports 28% of cyclist crashes during left turns by motorists.

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Sweden: Ice and snow contribute to 15% seasonal cyclist injuries.

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India: Overcrowded roads cause 60% of cyclist collisions.

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Illinois: Red-light running by vehicles in 12% of cyclist crashes.

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Denmark: 25% of crashes due to cyclist not using lights at night.

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US: Phone distraction in 6% of fatal cyclist crashes.

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Belgium: Roundabouts cause 10% of serious cyclist injuries.

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Australia: Single-vehicle falls 35% of all cyclist casualties.

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Norway: Poor visibility causes 40% winter cyclist accidents.

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US males aged 25-54 represent 35% of cyclist fatalities.

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Children under 15 account for 25% of US cyclist injuries.

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In UK, 75% of killed cyclists were male in 2022.

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Australia: Males 83% of cyclist fatalities, females 17%.

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California: 40% of cyclist deaths are adults 45+.

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NYC: 60% of injured cyclists are delivery workers aged 18-34.

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Netherlands: 50% of serious injuries to cyclists over 50.

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Canada: Urban areas see 80% of cyclist casualties, rural 20%.

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Germany: Cyclists 65+ have highest fatality rate per km cycled.

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Florida: Hispanic cyclists 20% of fatalities despite 17% population.

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US: Rural cyclist fatality rate 2.5x higher than urban.

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Europe: Males 80% of cyclist deaths across EU countries.

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Japan: Elderly cyclists (65+) 40% of fatalities.

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Texas: Males 85% of cyclist injuries.

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Sweden: 30% of cyclist casualties are children 0-17.

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India: Rural cyclists 55% of road deaths.

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Illinois: African American cyclists overrepresented at 25% of fatalities.

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Denmark: Females increasing share to 35% of serious injuries.

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US: Ages 16-20 peak for non-fatal injuries.

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Belgium: Brussels region 50% of cyclist casualties.

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Australia: Victoria state 30% of national cyclist deaths.

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Norway: Oslo 60% of urban cyclist injuries.

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France: Paris 25% of national cyclist fatalities.

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US: Western states have 40% higher cyclist death rates.

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Austria: Vienna 45% of cyclist accidents.

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Finland: Males 78% of cyclist fatalities.

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In 2021, 1,105 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, an 11% increase from 2020.

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Globally, over 41,000 cyclists die annually in road traffic crashes, accounting for 4% of all road deaths.

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In the UK, 91 pedal cyclists were killed in 2022, down 8% from 99 in 2021.

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Australia reported 36 cyclist fatalities in 2022, with 70% occurring in urban areas.

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In California, 213 cyclists died in 2021, representing 12% of all traffic fatalities.

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New York City saw 30 cyclist deaths in 2023, a record high.

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In the Netherlands, cyclist fatalities dropped to 236 in 2022 from 249 in 2021.

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Canada recorded 226 cyclist deaths between 2017-2021, averaging 45 per year.

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Germany had 442 cyclist fatalities in 2022.

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Florida reported 167 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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In 2022, male cyclists accounted for 88% of the 1,105 US cyclist fatalities.

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Europe saw 1,773 cyclist deaths in 2021, per EU road safety stats.

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Japan reported 354 cyclist fatalities in 2022.

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Texas had 115 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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In 2020, 44% of US cyclist fatalities involved alcohol impairment by any driver or cyclist.

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Sweden recorded 46 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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India estimates over 5,000 annual cyclist deaths from road accidents.

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Illinois saw 57 cyclist fatalities in 2022.

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Denmark had 41 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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In 2022, 20% of US cyclist fatalities occurred between 6 PM and 9 PM.

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Belgium reported 102 cyclist fatalities in 2022.

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In 2021, 70% of cyclist fatalities in Australia were males aged 35-64.

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Norway had 23 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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In the US, cyclist fatalities rose 16% from 2019 to 2020.

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France recorded 211 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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In 2022, 42 US states reported an increase in cyclist fatalities.

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Austria had 87 cyclist fatalities in 2022.

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In the US, 658 cyclist deaths in 2021 involved motor vehicles.

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Finland reported 24 cyclist deaths in 2022.

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Globally, low-income countries account for 92% of cyclist road deaths despite 60% of vehicles.

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In 2022, US emergency departments treated over 355,000 cyclists for injuries from crashes.

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UK reported 15,490 cyclist casualties in 2022, with 2,841 seriously injured.

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Australia saw 13,890 cyclist hospitalisations from 2018-2022.

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In California, 18,000 cyclists were injured in 2021.

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New York City had 4,247 cyclist injuries in 2023.

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Netherlands reported 7,500 serious cyclist injuries in 2022.

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Canada averaged 25,000 cyclist injuries annually from 2015-2019.

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Germany had 64,000 cyclist injury accidents in 2022.

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Florida reported 7,500 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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In the US, head injuries account for 66% of cyclist hospitalisations.

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Europe recorded 192,000 serious cyclist injuries in 2021.

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Japan saw 35,000 cyclist injuries requiring hospital treatment in 2022.

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Texas had 5,200 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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In 2022, 57% of injured US cyclists were under 20 years old.

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Sweden reported 3,200 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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India hospitalised 50,000 cyclists annually from road crashes.

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Illinois saw 2,800 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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Denmark had 1,500 serious cyclist injuries in 2022.

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In the US, upper limb injuries comprise 23% of cyclist ER visits.

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Belgium reported 5,200 cyclist casualties in 2022.

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Australia noted 40% of cyclist injuries involve children under 16.

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Norway had 800 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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US cyclists suffered 130,000 non-fatal brain injuries from 2010-2020.

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France recorded 11,000 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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In 2022, 25 US states saw increases in cyclist injuries.

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Austria reported 4,100 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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Finland had 1,200 cyclist injuries in 2022.

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In the US, motor vehicle strikes cause 90% of serious cyclist injuries.

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Helmets reduce cyclist fatality risk by 34% per NHTSA meta-analysis.

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In US, helmet use rose to 43% among injured cyclists in 2022.

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UK: Helmets worn in 50% of serious cyclist casualties.

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Australia mandates helmets, reducing head injuries by 50%.

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California helmet laws cover under-18s, compliance 85%.

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NYC: Bright clothing reduces crash risk by 20%.

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Netherlands: Bike lanes reduce injuries by 28%.

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Canada: Lights and reflectors cut night fatalities 50%.

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Germany: High-viz vests mandatory for some, 15% risk reduction.

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Florida: Education programs lower youth injuries 40%.

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US bike lanes lower crash rates 50% per FHWA study.

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Europe: Cycle tracks reduce fatalities 90% vs no infrastructure.

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Japan: Bell use required, reduces close passes 10%.

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Texas: Share the Road campaigns cut collisions 12%.

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Sweden: Vision Zero approach halved cyclist deaths since 1997.

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India: Reflective gear pilots reduce night crashes 30%.

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Illinois: Protected lanes in Chicago reduce injuries 24%.

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Denmark: Roundabout redesigns cut cyclist injuries 40%.

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US: Alcohol interlocks prevent 10% impaired driver crashes.

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Belgium: Speed cameras near bike paths lower speeds 15%.

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Australia: School programs boost helmet use to 95%.

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Norway: Winter tire mandates for bikes reduce slips 25%.

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France: Vélo école training cuts child injuries 35%.

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US: Apps for route planning avoid 20% high-risk roads.

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Austria: Mandatory training for e-bike users lowers crashes 18%.

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Finland: LED lights standard reduce dark-hour accidents 45%.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026
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Last year, people on bikes were still fighting for space, with Europe recording 1,773 cyclist deaths in 2021 and the US emergency rooms treating over 355,000 cyclists for crash injuries. Meanwhile, the pattern is anything but uniform, with nighttime and intersections pulling risks in opposite directions and alcohol impairment appearing in a sizable share of deaths. If you want to understand what actually drives bike accidents, these statistics by location and circumstance raise sharper questions than they answer.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, 69% of US bike-motor vehicle crashes resulted in cyclist injury or death.
  • Nationally, failure to yield right-of-way caused 32% of cyclist fatalities in 2021.
  • In urban areas, 55% of cyclist crashes involve turning vehicles.
  • US males aged 25-54 represent 35% of cyclist fatalities.
  • Children under 15 account for 25% of US cyclist injuries.
  • In UK, 75% of killed cyclists were male in 2022.
  • In 2021, 1,105 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, an 11% increase from 2020.
  • Globally, over 41,000 cyclists die annually in road traffic crashes, accounting for 4% of all road deaths.
  • In the UK, 91 pedal cyclists were killed in 2022, down 8% from 99 in 2021.
  • In 2022, US emergency departments treated over 355,000 cyclists for injuries from crashes.
  • UK reported 15,490 cyclist casualties in 2022, with 2,841 seriously injured.
  • Australia saw 13,890 cyclist hospitalisations from 2018-2022.
  • Helmets reduce cyclist fatality risk by 34% per NHTSA meta-analysis.
  • In US, helmet use rose to 43% among injured cyclists in 2022.
  • UK: Helmets worn in 50% of serious cyclist casualties.

Night and intersection risks drive most injuries, but helmets and safer infrastructure can greatly reduce cyclist deaths.

Causes

1In 2022, 69% of US bike-motor vehicle crashes resulted in cyclist injury or death.
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2Nationally, failure to yield right-of-way caused 32% of cyclist fatalities in 2021.
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3In urban areas, 55% of cyclist crashes involve turning vehicles.
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4Alcohol impairment was involved in 28% of cyclist deaths in 2022.
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5Nighttime riding contributes to 50% of cyclist fatalities despite only 15% of trips.
Verified
6Hooked by passing vehicles caused 15% of UK cyclist casualties in 2022.
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7In Australia, 40% of cyclist crashes occur at intersections.
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8Distracted driving caused 10% of US cyclist-motorist crashes in 2021.
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9Wrong-way riding by cyclists contributes to 8% of fatal crashes.
Single source
10In California, speeding vehicles involved in 25% of cyclist deaths.
Directional
11NYC data shows doors opening caused 7% of cyclist injuries.
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12Poor road conditions contribute to 12% of cyclist crashes in Netherlands.
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13Canada reports 35% of cyclist collisions at signalized intersections.
Directional
14Germany notes 22% of cyclist accidents due to overtaking maneuvers.
Directional
15Florida sees 18% of cyclist crashes from DUI drivers.
Single source
16Infrastructure gaps like missing bike lanes cause 20% of urban crashes.
Directional
17In Europe, 45% of cyclist deaths involve trucks or buses.
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18Japan data: 30% of cyclist injuries from falls without vehicles.
Single source
19Texas reports 28% of cyclist crashes during left turns by motorists.
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20Sweden: Ice and snow contribute to 15% seasonal cyclist injuries.
Single source
21India: Overcrowded roads cause 60% of cyclist collisions.
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22Illinois: Red-light running by vehicles in 12% of cyclist crashes.
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23Denmark: 25% of crashes due to cyclist not using lights at night.
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24US: Phone distraction in 6% of fatal cyclist crashes.
Directional
25Belgium: Roundabouts cause 10% of serious cyclist injuries.
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26Australia: Single-vehicle falls 35% of all cyclist casualties.
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27Norway: Poor visibility causes 40% winter cyclist accidents.
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Causes Interpretation

When you combine distracted, impaired, or hurried drivers with cyclists navigating a world of invisible bike lanes, treacherous doors, and unforgiving intersections, the unfortunate math is that sharing the road often means cyclists are paying an unfairly steep price for other people's mistakes.

Demographics

1US males aged 25-54 represent 35% of cyclist fatalities.
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2Children under 15 account for 25% of US cyclist injuries.
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3In UK, 75% of killed cyclists were male in 2022.
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4Australia: Males 83% of cyclist fatalities, females 17%.
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5California: 40% of cyclist deaths are adults 45+.
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6NYC: 60% of injured cyclists are delivery workers aged 18-34.
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7Netherlands: 50% of serious injuries to cyclists over 50.
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8Canada: Urban areas see 80% of cyclist casualties, rural 20%.
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9Germany: Cyclists 65+ have highest fatality rate per km cycled.
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10Florida: Hispanic cyclists 20% of fatalities despite 17% population.
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11US: Rural cyclist fatality rate 2.5x higher than urban.
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12Europe: Males 80% of cyclist deaths across EU countries.
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13Japan: Elderly cyclists (65+) 40% of fatalities.
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14Texas: Males 85% of cyclist injuries.
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15Sweden: 30% of cyclist casualties are children 0-17.
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16India: Rural cyclists 55% of road deaths.
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17Illinois: African American cyclists overrepresented at 25% of fatalities.
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18Denmark: Females increasing share to 35% of serious injuries.
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19US: Ages 16-20 peak for non-fatal injuries.
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20Belgium: Brussels region 50% of cyclist casualties.
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21Australia: Victoria state 30% of national cyclist deaths.
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22Norway: Oslo 60% of urban cyclist injuries.
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23France: Paris 25% of national cyclist fatalities.
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24US: Western states have 40% higher cyclist death rates.
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25Austria: Vienna 45% of cyclist accidents.
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26Finland: Males 78% of cyclist fatalities.
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Demographics Interpretation

The statistics paint a clear picture: while cycling safety is a universal concern, the most vulnerable individuals vary drastically by region, with adult men dominating fatality counts, children bearing a disproportionate share of injuries, and the risks shaped sharply by age, urban density, and profession.

Fatalities

1In 2021, 1,105 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, an 11% increase from 2020.
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2Globally, over 41,000 cyclists die annually in road traffic crashes, accounting for 4% of all road deaths.
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3In the UK, 91 pedal cyclists were killed in 2022, down 8% from 99 in 2021.
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4Australia reported 36 cyclist fatalities in 2022, with 70% occurring in urban areas.
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5In California, 213 cyclists died in 2021, representing 12% of all traffic fatalities.
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6New York City saw 30 cyclist deaths in 2023, a record high.
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7In the Netherlands, cyclist fatalities dropped to 236 in 2022 from 249 in 2021.
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8Canada recorded 226 cyclist deaths between 2017-2021, averaging 45 per year.
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9Germany had 442 cyclist fatalities in 2022.
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10Florida reported 167 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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11In 2022, male cyclists accounted for 88% of the 1,105 US cyclist fatalities.
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12Europe saw 1,773 cyclist deaths in 2021, per EU road safety stats.
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13Japan reported 354 cyclist fatalities in 2022.
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14Texas had 115 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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15In 2020, 44% of US cyclist fatalities involved alcohol impairment by any driver or cyclist.
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16Sweden recorded 46 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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17India estimates over 5,000 annual cyclist deaths from road accidents.
Single source
18Illinois saw 57 cyclist fatalities in 2022.
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19Denmark had 41 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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20In 2022, 20% of US cyclist fatalities occurred between 6 PM and 9 PM.
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21Belgium reported 102 cyclist fatalities in 2022.
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22In 2021, 70% of cyclist fatalities in Australia were males aged 35-64.
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23Norway had 23 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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24In the US, cyclist fatalities rose 16% from 2019 to 2020.
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25France recorded 211 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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26In 2022, 42 US states reported an increase in cyclist fatalities.
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27Austria had 87 cyclist fatalities in 2022.
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28In the US, 658 cyclist deaths in 2021 involved motor vehicles.
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29Finland reported 24 cyclist deaths in 2022.
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30Globally, low-income countries account for 92% of cyclist road deaths despite 60% of vehicles.
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Fatalities Interpretation

While the data reveals that cycling safety fluctuates like a popularity contest across the globe—with tragic results everywhere—the grim truth is that these aren't just statistics but lives lost, a universal problem where a moment's inattention or poor infrastructure costs a cyclist their life no matter what country they're in.

Injuries

1In 2022, US emergency departments treated over 355,000 cyclists for injuries from crashes.
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2UK reported 15,490 cyclist casualties in 2022, with 2,841 seriously injured.
Directional
3Australia saw 13,890 cyclist hospitalisations from 2018-2022.
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4In California, 18,000 cyclists were injured in 2021.
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5New York City had 4,247 cyclist injuries in 2023.
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6Netherlands reported 7,500 serious cyclist injuries in 2022.
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7Canada averaged 25,000 cyclist injuries annually from 2015-2019.
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8Germany had 64,000 cyclist injury accidents in 2022.
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9Florida reported 7,500 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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10In the US, head injuries account for 66% of cyclist hospitalisations.
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11Europe recorded 192,000 serious cyclist injuries in 2021.
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12Japan saw 35,000 cyclist injuries requiring hospital treatment in 2022.
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13Texas had 5,200 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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14In 2022, 57% of injured US cyclists were under 20 years old.
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15Sweden reported 3,200 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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16India hospitalised 50,000 cyclists annually from road crashes.
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17Illinois saw 2,800 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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18Denmark had 1,500 serious cyclist injuries in 2022.
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19In the US, upper limb injuries comprise 23% of cyclist ER visits.
Single source
20Belgium reported 5,200 cyclist casualties in 2022.
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21Australia noted 40% of cyclist injuries involve children under 16.
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22Norway had 800 cyclist injuries in 2022.
Single source
23US cyclists suffered 130,000 non-fatal brain injuries from 2010-2020.
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24France recorded 11,000 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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25In 2022, 25 US states saw increases in cyclist injuries.
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26Austria reported 4,100 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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27Finland had 1,200 cyclist injuries in 2022.
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28In the US, motor vehicle strikes cause 90% of serious cyclist injuries.
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Injuries Interpretation

While these numbers might be cycled through various reports with alarming frequency, they collectively paint a grim, global portrait of the urgent need for protected bike lanes and a cultural shift away from treating cyclists as mere speed bumps in the roadway.

Prevention

1Helmets reduce cyclist fatality risk by 34% per NHTSA meta-analysis.
Verified
2In US, helmet use rose to 43% among injured cyclists in 2022.
Single source
3UK: Helmets worn in 50% of serious cyclist casualties.
Verified
4Australia mandates helmets, reducing head injuries by 50%.
Verified
5California helmet laws cover under-18s, compliance 85%.
Verified
6NYC: Bright clothing reduces crash risk by 20%.
Single source
7Netherlands: Bike lanes reduce injuries by 28%.
Verified
8Canada: Lights and reflectors cut night fatalities 50%.
Verified
9Germany: High-viz vests mandatory for some, 15% risk reduction.
Verified
10Florida: Education programs lower youth injuries 40%.
Verified
11US bike lanes lower crash rates 50% per FHWA study.
Verified
12Europe: Cycle tracks reduce fatalities 90% vs no infrastructure.
Verified
13Japan: Bell use required, reduces close passes 10%.
Verified
14Texas: Share the Road campaigns cut collisions 12%.
Directional
15Sweden: Vision Zero approach halved cyclist deaths since 1997.
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16India: Reflective gear pilots reduce night crashes 30%.
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17Illinois: Protected lanes in Chicago reduce injuries 24%.
Verified
18Denmark: Roundabout redesigns cut cyclist injuries 40%.
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19US: Alcohol interlocks prevent 10% impaired driver crashes.
Single source
20Belgium: Speed cameras near bike paths lower speeds 15%.
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21Australia: School programs boost helmet use to 95%.
Single source
22Norway: Winter tire mandates for bikes reduce slips 25%.
Verified
23France: Vélo école training cuts child injuries 35%.
Verified
24US: Apps for route planning avoid 20% high-risk roads.
Single source
25Austria: Mandatory training for e-bike users lowers crashes 18%.
Single source
26Finland: LED lights standard reduce dark-hour accidents 45%.
Single source

Prevention Interpretation

A veritable festival of global evidence makes it undeniably clear: helmets, infrastructure, and common-sense safety measures save lives, but only when people actually use them.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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    iihs.org

    iihs.org

  • ONISR logo
    Reference 22
    ONISR
    onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

    onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr

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    Reference 23
    BMF
    bmf.gv.at

    bmf.gv.at

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    Reference 24
    LIIKENNETURVA
    liikenneturva.fi

    liikenneturva.fi

  • CDC logo
    Reference 25
    CDC
    cdc.gov

    cdc.gov

  • AIHW logo
    Reference 26
    AIHW
    aihw.gov.au

    aihw.gov.au

  • OFFICEOFTRAFFIC-SAFETY logo
    Reference 27
    OFFICEOFTRAFFIC-SAFETY
    officeoftraffic-safety.ca.gov

    officeoftraffic-safety.ca.gov

  • TC logo
    Reference 28
    TC
    tc.gc.ca

    tc.gc.ca

  • ETSC logo
    Reference 29
    ETSC
    etsc.eu

    etsc.eu

  • NSC logo
    Reference 30
    NSC
    nsc.org

    nsc.org

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    Reference 31
    TRAFIKANALYS
    trafikanalys.se

    trafikanalys.se

  • FORSKNING logo
    Reference 32
    FORSKNING
    forskning.bm.dk

    forskning.bm.dk

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    Reference 33
    MONASH
    monash.edu

    monash.edu

  • VEGVESEN logo
    Reference 34
    VEGVESEN
    vegvesen.no

    vegvesen.no

  • SECURITE-ROUTIERE logo
    Reference 35
    SECURITE-ROUTIERE
    securite-routiere.gouv.fr

    securite-routiere.gouv.fr

  • INJURYFACTS logo
    Reference 36
    INJURYFACTS
    injuryfacts.nsc.org

    injuryfacts.nsc.org

  • TILASTOKESKUS logo
    Reference 37
    TILASTOKESKUS
    tilastokeskus.fi

    tilastokeskus.fi

  • HIGHWAYS logo
    Reference 38
    HIGHWAYS
    highways.dot.gov

    highways.dot.gov

  • FHWA logo
    Reference 39
    FHWA
    fhwa.dot.gov

    fhwa.dot.gov

  • BAST logo
    Reference 40
    BAST
    bast.de

    bast.de

  • PEOPLEFORBIKES logo
    Reference 41
    PEOPLEFORBIKES
    peopleforbikes.org

    peopleforbikes.org

  • CAO logo
    Reference 42
    CAO
    www8.cao.go.jp

    www8.cao.go.jp

  • NITI logo
    Reference 43
    NITI
    niti.gov.in

    niti.gov.in

  • RD logo
    Reference 44
    RD
    rd.dma.dk

    rd.dma.dk

  • MOBILITE logo
    Reference 45
    MOBILITE
    mobilite.belgium.be

    mobilite.belgium.be

  • DOT logo
    Reference 46
    DOT
    dot.ca.gov

    dot.ca.gov

  • COUNCIL logo
    Reference 47
    COUNCIL
    council.nyc.gov

    council.nyc.gov

  • CBS logo
    Reference 48
    CBS
    cbs.nl

    cbs.nl

  • STATCAN logo
    Reference 49
    STATCAN
    www150.statcan.gc.ca

    www150.statcan.gc.ca

  • FDOT logo
    Reference 50
    FDOT
    fdot.gov

    fdot.gov

  • MLIT logo
    Reference 51
    MLIT
    mlit.go.jp

    mlit.go.jp

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    Reference 52
    ILLINOISTRAFFICREPORTS
    illinoistrafficreports.com

    illinoistrafficreports.com

  • TRANSPORT logo
    Reference 53
    TRANSPORT
    transport.vic.gov.au

    transport.vic.gov.au

  • WKO logo
    Reference 54
    WKO
    wko.at

    wko.at

  • DMV logo
    Reference 55
    DMV
    dmv.ca.gov

    dmv.ca.gov

  • FIETSBERAAD logo
    Reference 56
    FIETSBERAAD
    fietsberaad.nl

    fietsberaad.nl

  • ADAC logo
    Reference 57
    ADAC
    adac.de

    adac.de

  • SAFETY logo
    Reference 58
    SAFETY
    safety.fhwa.dot.gov

    safety.fhwa.dot.gov

  • KEISHICHO logo
    Reference 59
    KEISHICHO
    keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

    keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

  • VISIONZEROINITIATIVE logo
    Reference 60
    VISIONZEROINITIATIVE
    visionzeroinitiative.com

    visionzeroinitiative.com

  • WORLDBANK logo
    Reference 61
    WORLDBANK
    worldbank.org

    worldbank.org

  • CHICAGODOT logo
    Reference 62
    CHICAGODOT
    chicagodot.gov

    chicagodot.gov

  • MOBIRIS logo
    Reference 63
    MOBIRIS
    mobiris.be

    mobiris.be

  • HEALTH logo
    Reference 64
    HEALTH
    health.vic.gov.au

    health.vic.gov.au

  • OESTERREICH logo
    Reference 65
    OESTERREICH
    oesterreich.gv.at

    oesterreich.gv.at

  • TRAFICOM logo
    Reference 66
    TRAFICOM
    traficom.fi

    traficom.fi

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