I don't know if you have other options for which road you ride, but I am very careful where I ride. I was almost hit once. I was going through an intersection and a car decided to turn right when I was in front it. The car made contact with my right leg and stopped just as it touched me. Without even breaking a sweet, I maxed out my heart rate. I now throw my bike in the car and take it where the riding is better which is about a 15 minute drive for me.