Over 400 of these children die as a result of their injuries. To go directly to a section, click on a topic below. Impairment of speech, vision and hearing loss, headaches, muscle spasticity, paralysis and seizure disorders. To go directly to a section, click on a topic below. Brain injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle incidents.
Bicyclists are at greater risk of brain injury than motorcyclists.
When collision occurs, bicyclists tend to land on their heads, whereas motorcyclists usually hit another part of their body first. According to the National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives, brain injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes. Wearing helmets can reduce the risk of TBI by 85 percent.