Bicycle Statistics
Below are some startling statistics about cycling accidents. Hover over the questions to see the answers and some solutions cyclists can use to help avoid these accidents.
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How many Canadian cyclists are seriously injured every year?
Around 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured every year.
What time of day do most bicycle injuries and crashes occur?
Most bicycle injuries and crashes occur during the afternoon rush hour.
What time of day do most cyclist deaths occur?
One out of 3 cyclist deaths occur at night or where there’s artificial lighting.
Where are cyclists more likely to be killed or injured?
Cyclists are more likely to be killed or injured at an intersection or at a location where there are traffic signals or other traffic control signs.
(Statistics Canada)
Percentage of cyclists killed in traffic crashes who were under the age of 16:
18% of cyclists killed in traffic crashes were under the age of 16.
Percentage of cyclists killed who were struck by a vehicle in the dark:
34% of cyclists who were killed were struck by a vehicle in the dark.
Percentage of cyclists killed who were struck by a heavy truck:
19% of cyclists who were killed were struck by a heavy truck.
Percentage of cyclist deaths from traffic crashes that occurred on city roads:
64% of cyclist deaths from traffic crashes occurred on city roads (those with a speed limit up to 70 km/h). The remainder occurred on rural roads (with a speed limit 80km/h or higher).
(Transport Canada, 2004 – 2006)
Do you know how many Canadians bike to work?
More than 200,000 Canadians cycle to get to work.¹
What percentage of Toronto residents say they are non-cyclists, and are in favour of safer cycling infrastructure?
81% of residents in Toronto that categorize themselves as non-cyclists are in favour of the safer cycling network.²
How many cycling trips are made every day in Vancouver?
Over 100,000 cycling trips are made in the City of Vancouver every day.³
¹Canada’s National Household Survey 2011
²Measuring Torontonians’ interest in a Safer Cycling Network
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What do Canadians Think?
44%
44% of Canadians say they would cycle more if they felt safer cycling on roads. Let’s share the road and work towards better cycling infrastructure.
64%
64% of Canadians expect that there will be more cyclists on the road than today. Let’s learn to share the road and work towards better cycling infrastructure.
63%
63% of Canadians believe there is a need for further investment in cycling infrastructure in their community.