no47 2003
Bicycle Accidents

Introduction
  ITARDA INFORMATION in its previous No.46 issue introduced frequent accident patterns involving bicycles. Reported in this issue will be the results of a detailed investigation into human factors underlying bicycle accidents. While bicycles are a handy type of vehicle that can be ridden virtually anywhere and without a driver's permit, accident records unfortunately indicate that handiness is often the cause of a bicycle accident. This report is addressed mainly to bicyclists, but automobile drivers can also find it useful in avoiding accidents with bicyclists.

Contents
1.Examples of Bicycle Accidents
2.Bicycle Accidents and Running Areas
3.Errors Made by Bicyclists and Drivers in Accidents
4.How to Avoid Bicycle Accidents

Institute for Traffic Accident Research and Data Analysis (ITARDA)