Children ages 14 and under are five times more likely to be injured in a bicycle-related crash than older bike riders. Children under age 10 are at greater risk for serious injury and are more likely to suffer head injuries than older riders. Bicyclists admitted to hospital emergency rooms with head injuries are 20 times more likely to die as those without head injuries. Bicycle helmets have also been shown to offer substantial protection to the forehead and mid face. It is estimated that 75 percent of bicycle-related fatalities among children could be prevented with a bicycle helmet.
Younger children suffer a higher proportion of head injuries than older children.
An 85 percent reduction in their risk of head injury. An 88 percent reduction in their risk of brain injury. About 900 Americans die each year in bicycle crashes. Most are younger than eighteen. Using a helmet could save many of these fatalities.