Keep cycling in perspective

http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx


2009 2008 2007
Fatal Crashes 30,797 34,172 37,435
Drivers 17,640 19,279 21,717
Passengers 6,770 7,441 8,716

Motorcyclists 4,462 5,312 5,174
Pedestrians 4,092 4,414 4,699
Pedalcyclists 630 718 701

Resident Population (Thousands)
307,007 304,375 301,580


So cycling is about 7 times safer than walking or riding a motor cycle and about 11 times safer than riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle.