Originally Posted by dfw
About 100 people in the US are killed each year from lightning. It's probably not your worst risk in commuting, but it's well worth taking a few precautions and riding out the storm in a safe place if possible.
By contrast, 619 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2003.
http://www.hwysafety.org/safety%5Ffa...s/bicycles.pdf