car vs. bike accidents

This is the time of year, with summer winding down to an end, we see an increase in traffic caused by people returning from vacation and heading back to work and school. At the same time, because the weather is still nice, we also see people continuing to enjoy their daily walks and bike rides. All of this leads to an increased risk of accidents.

In 2023, accidents involving cars vs. bikes resulted in 24 cyclist fatalities in New Jersey. For tips on what you as a cyclist can do to share the road safely with motor vehicles, read “How to Ride a Bike in Traffic.”