There are more bicycle accidents in Reno — therefore injuries and fatalities — than there should be based on its population. Nevada’s bicycle accident statistics suggest that cyclists in Reno are much more likely to have a bike accident than those in the rest of the state. But Reno compares favorably to other cities across

Las Vegas might seem like an uncommon place to bike. But its sunny weather, relatively flat topography, and nearby parks and recreation areas convince many people to use bicycles in their commutes and for exercise. Nevada tends to fall in the middle of U.S. states for bicycle safety. Hundreds of cyclists are struck by cars

Tifton is a small town of 17,235 residents. It sits on I-75, so it has some traffic from travelers who pass through the town. But other than rush hour, traffic moves fairly smoothly through Tifton, and bicyclists can ride safely. But bicycle accidents can happen when drivers fail to exercise reasonable caution around bikes. Tift

Vista, CA is a relatively safe place to bike. For its population, there are fewer bicycle accidents in Vista than expected. It also sits on the Inland Rail Trail that connects cities in North County for bicyclists and pedestrians. But even with its relative safety, bicyclists still get injured in Vista. In 2021, cars hit

Jacksonville is the Florida’s largest and most populous city. But with over 900,000 total residents, Jacksonville naturally faces many transportation problems. One such problem is bicycle safety. In 2021, there were nearly 270 bicycle accidents in Jacksonville. But surprisingly, this was lower than expected for its population size. Read on to learn more about bicycle

For its size, population, and traffic congestion, Texas has a surprisingly low number of bicycle accidents. In most studies, Texas falls in the middle. It does not have enough cyclist fatalities to fall among the most dangerous states, but it also lacks the infrastructure to make it one of the safest states. Dallas has fewer

Griffin, GA, only has a population of 23,643 residents. This small population means there is little traffic on most roads, which supports safe bicycling almost everywhere in the city. But bicycle accidents still happen. In fact, Spalding County averages a few bicycle crashes and one or two bicycle deaths every year. Below, you can learn

Port St. Lucie has a solid record when it comes to bike safety, with fewer bicycle accidents than expected for its share of Florida’s population. St. Lucie County also has a comprehensive plan to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. Still, accidents happen. In 2020, St. Lucie County saw a total of 88 bicycle accidents. These

Bicycle messengers deliver documents and packages quickly and efficiently in large cities. They usually can deliver a package quicker than traditional courier services. However, bicycle messengers face high risks of on-the-job accidents and injuries.  One study found that most urban bicycle messengers sustained at least one injury that resulted in days lost from work. In