Public Works Transportation Division

Six most Frequent Sources of Injury

%

Hit by car 29

Fell 17

Roadway/walkway not in good repair

13

Rider error/not paying attention

13

Crashed/collision 7

Dog ran out 4

Source: Kaplan, “Characteristics of the Regular Adult Bicycle User”

Solo (fall)45%

Vehicle18%

Anotherbicycle17%

Most bicycle crashesdon’t

involve a motor vehiclePedestrian1%

Source: 2014 Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center

WrongWayWrongWay

Left turnfrom right edge

Left turnfrom right edge

Drivewayrideout

Drivewayrideout

Stop/signalStop/signal

CYCLISTDoorDoor

Drivewayyield

Drivewayyield

Stop/signalStop/signal

Right hook(Right turnfrom behind)

Right hook(Right turnfrom behind)

Oncomingleft turnOncomingleft turnMOTORIST Source: BikeEd Instructor Manual

Based on Effective Cycling

90% involve :‐ turning ‐ crossing traffic‐ failing to yield

About half are the cyclist’s fault.

You can anticipate and avoid most motorist‐caused types.

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City of Ventura Totals 2016On Street, with traffic, Helmet

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