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Bicyclist Deaths Rise in U.S., Men Are Likely Victims

August 26, 2017August 26, 2017 / SupremeCmdr / Leave a comment

Biking deaths rose 12 percent in 2015, the latest year for which figures are available, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Source: Bicyclist Deaths Rise in U.S., Men Are Likely Victims

818 fatalities, average age 45, 72% at non-crossroad locations and in 37% alcohol was a factor.

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