The frequency of single-bicycle crashes (SBCs) in countries with varying bicycle mode shares

Paul Schepers; Niels Agerholm; Emmanuelle Amoros; Rob Benington; Torkel Bjørnskau; Stijn Dhondt; Bas de Geus; Carmen Hagemeister; Becky P.Y.  Loo; Anna Niska

The frequency of single-bicycle crashes (SBCs) in countries with varying bicycle mode shares

Paul Schepers, Niels Agerholm, Emmanuelle Amoros, Rob Benington, Torkel Bjørnskau, Stijn Dhondt, Bas de Geus, Carmen Hagemeister, Becky P.Y. Loo, Anna Niska

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In order to encourage cycling, we need to reduce the hazards that cyclists face. Single-bicycle crashes or ‘bicycle-only crashes’ are falls and obstacle collisions in which only one cyclist is involved. Between 60 and 95% of cyclists admitted to hospital or treated at an emergency department are victims of single-bicycle crashes. As proportion of the total number of traffic casualties the share exceeds 20% in most countries with medium to high levels of cycling. This paper discusses the prevalence of the problem and describes measures that may both reduce the risks and make cycling a more attractive transport choice at the same time.

Original language	English
Publication date	21 Nov 2013
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 21 Nov 2013
Event	ICSC 2013 - International Cycling Safety Conference - Conference center “de Traverse”, Helmond, the Netherlands, Helmond, Netherlands Duration: 20 Nov 2013 → 21 Nov 2013

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Conference	ICSC 2013 - International Cycling Safety Conference
Location	Conference center “de Traverse”, Helmond, the Netherlands
Country/Territory	Netherlands
City	Helmond
Period	20/11/2013 → 21/11/2013

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The frequency of single-bicycle crashes (SBCs) in countries with varying bicycle mode shares. / Schepers, Paul; Agerholm, Niels; Amoros, Emmanuelle et al.
2013. Paper presented at ICSC 2013 - International Cycling Safety Conference, Helmond, Netherlands.

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