As bicycling has become increasingly popular nationwide, the sport has seen an increase in bicycle related injuries and deaths.
Children are especially vulnerable.
Nearly 900,000 children are treated each year for bicycle related injuries. Most bicycle injuries involving children occur when they fall from bikes, collide with fixed objects such as curbs or trees, or lose control of their bikes. The two most common riding situations for crashes involving cars are riding against the traffic and riding out of a driveway or sidewalk into a street. Bicycle helmets reduce head injuries by up to 85 percent. Select a helmet that has a snug, but comfortable fit.