Articles & Resources

Arizona remains one of the most dangerous states in the country for bicyclists, and its 37th-place ranking on the League of American Bicyclists’ 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card reinforces that concern. In 2024, the Arizona Department of Transportation recorded 1,379 bicycle crashes statewide, the highest figure in five years and a 21% increase over 2023. About...

In 2023, 1,155 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, the highest recorded number and an 86% increase from the 2010 low point. Cyclists account for just 1% of all trips, yet they represent 2–3% of all motor-vehicle-related deaths. Most fatal bicycle crashes occur in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and increasingly involve light...

In most parts of the United States, wearing headphones while biking is generally legal. There is no federal law that addresses this issue, and only 7 states have specific laws that restrict or prohibit using headphones while cycling on public roads. The remaining 43 states and D.C. have no specific prohibition. In states like California and New York, riding with one earbud...

Every cyclist should know three essential bike hand signals. To go left, extend your left arm straight out to the side. For a right turn, point your right arm straight out, or raise the left one upward at a 90-degree angle. To signal a stop, lower it downward with your palm open and facing behind you. These universal gestures are recognized across all 50 states and should...

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...

A bicycle accident claim is how you recover money for what the crash cost you: hospital bills, lost income, bike repairs, and the injury that was not your fault. The process looks simple on paper. In practice, it involves deadlines that vary by state, coverage rules that overlap across four or five policies, and adjusters whose job is to pay you as little as possible. What...

Bicycle accident settlement amounts generally range from $10,000 to over $100,000, with the average settlement falling between $45,000 and $50,000. Minor harm typically resolves for $5,000 to $25,000, moderate conditions for $25,000 to $125,000, and severe personal injury matters with permanent impairment can exceed $1 million. Your settlement amount depends on how badly...

After a bicycle accident leaves you injured, the idea of hiring legal representation can seem like just another burden on top of overwhelming medical expenses. In reality, having an experienced attorney on your side can relieve that pressure, as they are equipped to secure far greater compensation than you would likely be able to obtain on your own. There are various ways...

Roughly one-third (30-35%) of non-fatal bicycle accidents involve head injuries that require emergency treatment. The numbers are far worse in fatal crashes: TBI and related trauma cause an estimated 60% to 75% of all cyclist deaths, most commonly in collisions with motor vehicles. A properly fitted helmet can significantly reduce head injury risk by 60% and traumatic...

Arizona gives you two years to pursue damages after a hit-and-run accident. For most bicyclists, that two-year civil claim deadline is the most important one to know. Criminal and civil claims follow different timelines, and the classification of the offense changes which deadlines apply. Missing any of them can close the door on your rights. Arizona Hit-and-Run Filing...

Shared fault rules determine how blame and compensation are divided in bicycle accidents. Each party gets a percentage of fault, and the injured cyclist’s recovery is reduced by that same percentage. In some states, partial fault only lowers what you can recover. In others, reaching a certain fault threshold bars recovery completely. The law in your state affects both...

There is no single deadline to correct or amend a police report after a bicycle accident, whether the incident involved a car or another type of collision. In most cases, your best chance is to act within the first few days or up to two weeks, before the filing starts influencing the claim and other parts of the case. You may be able to fix a factual inaccuracy, add missing...

In 2025, Georgia recorded 31 bicycle fatalities, up from 23 cyclist deaths in 2023, according to the state’s live crash dashboard. In the most recent full statewide fact sheet, Georgia reported 921 bicycle crashes, 23 cyclist fatalities, and 140 serious or fatal injury crashes in 2023. The long-term trend is also moving in the wrong direction: bicyclist deaths in...

Several types of insurance may apply after a bicycle accident, including the at-fault driver’s auto policy, your own auto coverage, health insurance, homeowners or renters insurance, and sometimes a separate bicycle policy. Which policies may apply depends on how the crash happened, who was at fault, and what coverage you already have. Knowing where compensation...

Yes, you can get a DUI or BUI (Bicycling Under the Influence) on a bicycle in most states, especially if your state defines a bicycle as a “vehicle.” Riding while intoxicated on a traditional bike or electric bicycle can lead to fines, jail time, criminal charges on your record, mandatory alcohol education, and losing your driver’s license. Bike rules...