Originally Posted by
Wogsterca
The largest number of vehicle interactions are in intersections. I think you will find that the number of cyclists who are hit from behind, is actually fairly low, and a large portion of those involve ninja riding. Of the remaining, a very small number, driver distractions or incapacity would be almost all.
Unfortunately, I think otherwise.
Originally Posted by Toronto Bicycle/Motor-Vehicle Collision Study 2003
Motorist Overtaking Cyclist
Frequency: 277 cases; 11.9% of all collisions, 40% of Fatalities.
Description: Both parties were traveling the same direction. The motorist either brushed by or rear-ended the cyclist.
Summary: In comparison to collisions of all types, this type tended to involve more adult cyclists (age 23 to 37). Resulting injuries were more likely to be either minimal or fatal, with fewer "in-between" injuries than other types of collisions.
Other Significant Factors:
Motorist unsafe/improper lane-change 16%
Motorist misjudged passing space 13.4%
Cyclist's path obstructed 4.0%
Vehicular assault 2.2%
Taxi 7.6%
Environmental Conditions: Light and weather conditions do not appear to have been significant factors in this type of crash.