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The single biggest cause of bicycle wrecks is the car's driver "not seeing" the bicycle. The most common bicycle wreck scenario is when a vehicle overtakes a cyclist and then turns right in front of the bicycle, causing a wreck. This is also when some of the most severe injuries can occur.
Another common cause of car wrecks where drivers don't see bicyclists is when vehicles are exiting parking lots. Cars exiting parking lots are looking toward the center of the street for oncoming traffic; not looking at the side where bicyclists may be riding. In many cases, these cars or trucks pull straight out in front of an oncoming bicycle or even into an oncoming bicycle while they are checking traffic.
In 37% of the fatal wrecks involving bicycles, either the car driver or the bicyclist was under the influence of alcohol. Over 28% of bicyclists involved in fatal wrecks had a measurable blood alcohol level, and 23% of those people were over the legal limit for alcohol consumption. Whether you're driving an automobile or riding a bicycle, drinking and operating a vehicle can be fatal.
As if that was not enough hazard for bicyclists to navigate, cyclists also have the potential for bicycle wrecks with cars making U-turns, wrecks because of road debris, motor vehicles rear-ending bicyclists, or even autos opening car doors in bicyclists' paths. All of these can cause serious and even fatal accidents, so know your road rules and be prepared to pursue a bicycle wreck case when you're involved in an accident.
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