Bicyclist injury rates per million trips are highest at age 5-15. Bicyclist death rates per million trips are highest above age 50. Bicyclist death rates per 100,000 population are highest at age 10-14. Death rates for male bicyclists age 20-54 have substantially increased in recent years. One third of bicyclist fatalities occur on roads with speed limits of 55 mph or higher.
Males are six times more likely to be killed as a bicyclist than females.
More than half of all bicyclist deaths occur to children 5-17 years old. Most bicyclist deaths results form bicycle vs. motor vehicle collisions, but injuries can occur anywhere - in parks, bike paths, and driveways. Head injuries are the most serious injury type and is the most common cause of death among bicyclists. The most severe accidents can cause permanent brain damage. Studies have proven the bicycle helmet use can significantly reduce head injuries.