Bicycle accident statistics reveal startling trends in bike accidents nationwide. While many bike accidents involve teenagers, the majority of bike accidents these days actually involve adults. Here’s a breakdown of a few of the most significant bike accident statistics:

• 698 bicyclists were killed in 2007
• 44,000 cyclists are injured annually in traffic crashes
• 72% of bicycle accident fatalities occur in urban areas
• The average age of cyclists killed in 2007 was 40
• The average age of cyclists injured in 2007 was 30
• 64% of bicycle fatalities involved people age 25-64
• One-third of bicycle accidents involve reports of alcohol impairment
• 48 bicyclists were killed in Texas in 2007

To speak with an attorney who is Board certified in Personal Injury to discuss your bicycle injury case, please call the Anderson Law Firm at 817-294-1900. Alternatively, you can Contact Us Online.