Bike accidents have generally trended downward in Minnesota since 2005, although the number of fatal bike accidents has remained somewhat steady from year to year.
(Source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MDPS))
Bicycle crashes are more common in warmer months, which is not too surprising considering there are more cyclists out when the weather is nice. However, in 2019, there were bicycle crashes during each month of the year.
There are all sorts of factors that contribute to bike accidents, but being aware of the most common actions taken by cyclists prior to a crash may help you avoid a crash: