The National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors conducted by NHTSA lists the most common causes of bicycle crashes as:
- Being struck by a car – 30 percent
- Fall – 17 percent
- Road in a state of disrepair – 13 percent
- Cyclist error – 13 percent
- Colliding with a fixed object – 7 percent
- A dog suddenly runs in cyclists path – 4 percent
So, what’s causing the increased frequency of bicycle accidents in Georgia? A few culprits include:
- People texting behind the wheel
- Drivers fidgeting with their GPS
- Aggression and impatience on the road
- Population growth, as more people are riding bikes than ever around Georgia.
