According to the most recent information released in the state’s Highway Safety Plan, New Hampshire saw around 108 bicycle crashes that did not result in death. Out of those incidents, five were severe enough to cause life-changing injuries, and 51 left cyclists with non-serious wounds. During that same period, there were two bicycle-related fatalities in…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1,000 bicyclists die each year on U.S. roads, and over 130,000 suffer injuries. They say that about 0.8 percent of bicycle crashes result in fatalities. However, other sources, like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), report slightly different numbers. Some data suggests it…
Cyclists get a bad rap. They’re accused of blowing through stop signs, weaving between cars, and acting like the rules don’t apply. But when the rubber hits the road, the harsh reality is that most bicycle accidents happen for one main reason: drivers crash into them. It’s not about dark alleys or reckless joyrides. It’s…