The most common injuries to cyclists are head injuries. The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that 22 percent to 47 percent of injured cyclists have suffered head injuries,
Too often, these injuries happen due to an accident involving a motor vehicle. A cyclist is simply vulnerable in these sorts of accidents. Even if they are wearing a helmet, a collision with a car can result in serious head injuries, and even death.
Nearly 60 percent of all cyclists’ fatalities are due to head injuries. And many who are involved in bicycle accidents incur permanent disability. Clearly, all cyclists must make protecting the head a top priority, but even cyclists with all the proper safety gear can still sustain head injuries if they crash.
Besides head injuries, bicycle accidents lead to other injuries as well, such as:
- Tooth fractures
- Open wounds, bruises, and scabs
- Broken bones
- Injuries and trauma to the eye
- Abdominal, neck, and pelvic injuries
- Muscle strains
- Dislocated joints
- Road rash
