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Potholes are one of the most understated road hazards that pose a palpable threat to various road users, especially bicyclists. A cycling accident caused by a road defect can be as serious as any other crash, inflicting more than just property damage. If you’ve found yourself on the ground and hurt after your front tire swallowed a pothole, you shouldn’t let...

Bicycles are a popular means of transportation across the United States for various reasons. While many riders enjoy the recreational benefits that cycling offers, others choose the activity to decrease city congestion. However, biking comes with a fair share of risks, especially if you fail to ensure your safety while sharing the street with other road users. To enhance...

Are bikes allowed on sidewalks? The ongoing debate about sidewalk riding in the USA hasn’t arrived at a one-for-all conclusion yet. While some states advocate for the additional safety that this practice can provide for such vulnerable road users as bicyclists, others remain adamant that it should be forbidden. At the same time, various states allow it to ride on a sidewalk...

Over 340K cyclists were injured on local roads across the USA in 2023. More crucially, 1,377 persons lost their lives in these accidents. At the same time, a 10-year Emergency Department visit survey (from 2009 to 2018) showed that over 600K ER visits were made by injured bicyclists suffering from a traumatic brain injury. These figures demonstrate that bike crash injuries...

It is easy to brush off a bike crash as a minor incident until you learn the grim statistics behind bicycle accidents in the USA. According to the recent NHTSA report, almost 50K cyclists got injured while riding a bike in 2023, and as many as 1,166 people lost their lives cycling. Not all cycling accidents happen because of inattentive or negligent drivers. Some collisions...

In most parts of the United States, wearing headphones while biking is generally legal. However, it’s important to consider potential safety risks and be aware of any specific state laws. Although not outright prohibited, wearing headphones can be hazardous and may lead to legal consequences if it plays a role in causing an accident. Many cyclists enjoy listening...

In general, riding a bicycle on highways, especially interstates or expressways, is not permitted due to safety and speed-related concerns. Although bicycles are usually allowed on public roads, exceptions apply to controlled-access highways where signage explicitly prohibits them. For example, in Massachusetts, bicycles are permitted on all public roads except limited-access...

  Did you know that almost half of bicycle accidents involve a head injury? 47%, to be exact. Sure, many of you may say that you’ve ridden a thousand times without an injury, and that’s great. However, in the event of a collision, the head is often the most vulnerable part of the body. Given the lack of proper cycling infrastructure nationwide and the...

Bicycling is on the rise in the U.S. In 2024, a record 112M Americans rode a bike at least once. While such popularity brings overall positive signals, there is room for safety concerns, too. After all, cyclist fatality rates account for almost 3% of all traffic fatalities recorded in the country. There are multiple contributing factors to this unfavorable trend, and a...