UNSW study reveals how many lives saved by using them Interesting article from an Australian newspaper. According to the study: "There were 1144 cycling fatalities in the period 1990-2016 and, using the pre-legislation trajectory as a guide, our model estimates 2476 cycling fatalities from 1990 to 2016 if bicycle helmet legislation had not been introduced."

Bear in mind the wearing of helmets is compulsory in throughout Australia now.