Whether you worry about the safety of your child when they ride their bicycle or you are an older adult concerned about your safety when biking, it is crucial to go over statistics regarding age and bicycle accidents. Every year, bike accidents claim many lives and leave even more victims with debilitating injuries.
Sadly, many bicycle accidents are preventable, and only take place because of a negligent driver. From speeding to distracted driving and drowsiness, drivers collide with bicyclists for a host of reasons.
Many young people sustain bike accident injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19 and children between 5 and 14 years old sustain non-fatal injuries in bike accidents when compared to other age groups. In fact, bicyclists between the ages of 5 and 19 make up for over one-third of emergency room visits in the U.S. as a result of bike accident injuries.
Fatal bike accidents affect many cyclists in their 50s
The CDC reports that when it comes to fatal bike accidents, more bicyclists between the ages of 50 and 59 lose their lives in comparison to bicyclists from other age groups. However, it is important to keep in mind that bicyclists of any age can find themselves injured or even killed in a motor vehicle collision.
On the road, bicyclists have an especially high chance of suffering a serious injury when an accident takes place. If you have found yourself in this position due to being a reckless driver, make sure you focus on all aspects of the recovery process.
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