Table 3.
Mechanism of traffic injuries to pedal cyclists that resulted in death or hospital inpatient treatment (2003-2007)
| Mechanism | Overall Injuries (%) |
Serious Injuries (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with car, pick-up truck or van | 25.51 | 38.49 |
| Collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus | 1.79 | 5.35 |
| Collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle | 0.35 | 0.58 |
| Collision with other non-motor vehicle | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Collision with other pedal cycle | 4.11 | 5.35 |
| Collision with pedestrian or animal | 1.00 | 1.30 |
| Collision with fixed or stationary object | 5.60 | 7.53 |
| Noncollision transport crashes | 40.35 | 33.57 |
| Unspecified | 21.23 | 8.10 |