The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
reported that in 2019 there were 846 cyclists killed in traffic crashes. Most of
these fatal accidents occurred between the hours of 6pm and 9pm. Cycling
accidents are most common in urban areas, compared to rural areas. Both
cyclists and motorists can contribute to causing bicycle accidents by
doing any of the following:
Driving/biking while intoxicated
Driving/biking while distracted
Failing to obey the rules of the road
Failing to properly share the road