TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Crash characteristics of on-road single-bicycle crashes: an under-recognised problem
JO  - Injury prevention
A1  - Beck, Ben
A1  - Stevenson, Mark R.
A1  - Cameron, Peter
A1  - Oxley, Jennie
A1  - Newstead, Stuart V.
A1  - Olivier, Jake
A1  - Boufous, Soufiane
A1  - Gabbe, Belinda J.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Compared with crashes with motor vehicles, single-bicycle crashes are an under-recognised contributor to cycling injury and the aetiology is poorly understood. Using an in-depth crash investigation technique, this study describes the crash characteristics and patient outcomes of a sample of cyclists admitted to hospital following on-road bicycle crashes. Enrolled cyclists completed a structured interview, and injury details and patient outcomes were extracted from trauma registries. Single-bicycle crashes (n=62) accounted for 48% of on-road crashes and commonly involved experienced cyclists. Common single-bicycle crash types included loss-of-control events, interactions with tram tracks, striking potholes or objects or resulting from mechanical issues with the bicycle. To address single-bicycle crashes, targeted countermeasures are required for each of these specific crash types.<br><br>© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1353-8047
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2018-043014
ID  - ref1
ER  -