While fatalities dropped - largely due to the pandemic - injuries and bike accident reports in general increased in recent years.
Many factors might contribute to this, including:
Cycling is steadily growing in popularity, meaning more inexperienced cyclists are on the roads.
Drivers are not looking out for cyclists and do not share the road properly.
Municipalities are not implementing bicycle safety measures and infrastructure quickly enough.
Fortunately, there are steps that bicyclists can take to reduce their risk of being seriously hurt in accidents. These include wearing helmets, following the rules of the road, and avoiding high-risk areas.