May 2023 is National Bicycle Safety Month

Bicycling is good for the environment and your health. It’s good for your wallet, too; it is an inexpensive and reliable way to get to the places you want to go.  Unfortunately, bicycling can be a dangerous pastime. 

In 2020 there were 938 bicyclist fatalities, which accounted for 2.4% of all traffic fatalities during the year. Additionally, NHTSA early estimates show a 5% increase in bicyclist fatalities in 2021.

Bicyclists and motorists:

• Never ride or drive distracted.
• Always expect the unexpected.
• Always wear a bicycle helmet when on a bicycle and a seat belt when in a vehicle.
• Know the Rules of the Road - A bicyclist is considered a vehicle on the road with all the rights and responsibilities of motorized traffic.
• Share the Road - Both motorist and bicyclist should look out for each other and show mutual respect.

Use the materials in the PedBike Safety Resource Center to get your community involved in bicycle safety, whether while riding a bike or driving a vehicle.

PedBike Safety Resource Center

Bicycle Safety Month | Traffic Safety Marketing

National Bike Month | League of American Bicyclists (bikeleague.org)