Category: Bike Accidents
5 Surprising Facts About Bicycle Accidents in Florida
November 3, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsMore Floridians are opting to use bicycles instead of other modes of transportation, and given our consistently beautiful weather, that should not come as a surprise. Whether it is for exercise, commuting to work, or spending a day under the sun with family or friends, many people opt for two wheels instead of four. Whatever the reason, the last thing on most bikers’ minds is the prospect of being involved in a life-altering accident.
Fort Myers Bike Safety Plan
October 19, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsSince the onset of COVID-19, bicycle sales have soared across Florida, but some riders are afraid of sharing the roads with other vehicles.
What Is Florida's Complete Streets Program and How Does It Affect Cyclists?
October 13, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida is the most dangerous state in the country to ride a bike due to motorists' overwhelming failure to heed traffic safety laws and follow the rules of the road. In fact, Florida leads the country in bicycle fatalities. With cities on the west coast of Florida leading the state in bicycle fatalities, avid cyclists in the Fort Myers region must be especially vigilant when out on their bikes. If you've experienced a biking...
Vehicle Door Openings Cause Injuries to Bicyclists
July 3, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsAround 33,000 people die in car crashes in the U.S. each year, and about 1 in 41 is a bicyclist.
COVID-19 Restrictions Add More Bicyclist and Pedestrian Traffic
May 13, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more bicyclists and pedestrians are outdoors enjoying Florida’s environment and sharing the roads with motor vehicles.
Florida Bicycle Month – Safety Tips for Motorists
March 18, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsGovernor DeSantis signed a proclamation signifying March as Florida Bicycle Month. Naples, Fort Myers, and Punta Gorda are all having events during this special month.
Florida News Alert – Cape Coral Bicyclist Taken to the Hospital
February 27, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Florida News AlertsCape Coral, FL (February 27, 2020) Cape Coral Police report a bicyclist was taken to the hospital after a Cape Coral Crash.
Collier County Launches Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Campaign
January 22, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to over 2,000 crashes in Collier County as of October 22, 2019. Those crashes involved 56 pedestrians and 62 bicyclists.
Florida News Alert – Bicyclist Fatally Injured in Collier County Crash
January 20, 2020 | Category: Bike Accidents, Florida News AlertsCollier County, FL (January 19.2020) Cathleen P. Ragone, 62, of Naples, tragically died from injuries she suffered when she was hit by a car while on her bicycle Sunday morning, just after 11:00 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Common Bicycle Accidents in Florida
January 20, 2020 | Category: Bike AccidentsFlorida is one of the worst states for bicycle accidents. The Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) supports statutory provisions in Florida to ensure the safety and rights of bicyclists.