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Tag: Causes For Bicycle Accidents

  Bicycle Accidents in Oregon: Understanding the Risks and Protecting Your Rights

Between 2012 and 2018, 1,743 reported bicycle crashes occurred in Oregon. 70% involved collisions with motor vehicles and 18 resulted in fatalities. Portland State University found that nearly one-third of all Portland residents have been involved in a bicycle accident at some point. Common causes include failure to yield right-of-way, speeding, improper passing and running stop signs/red lights. Wearing proper safety gear such as a helmet is recommended to reduce risk of an accident while biking.