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Pedalcyclists Killed, by Age and Location - State : USA, Year : 2024

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Age (Years) Location Total
Intersection Nonintersection Other/Unknown
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
< 5 2 33.3 4 66.7 0 0.0 6 100.0
5 - 9 7 36.8 11 57.9 1 5.3 19 100.0
10 - 14 13 41.9 17 54.8 1 3.2 31 100.0
15 - 20 24 44.4 28 51.9 2 3.7 54 100.0
21 - 24 12 36.4 17 51.5 4 12.1 33 100.0
25 - 34 40 29.9 87 64.9 7 5.2 134 100.0
35 - 44 45 26.8 108 64.3 15 8.9 168 100.0
45 - 54 55 29.4 107 57.2 25 13.4 187 100.0
55 - 64 62 28.4 129 59.2 27 12.4 218 100.0
65 - 74 44 27.8 93 58.9 21 13.3 158 100.0
> 74 25 31.6 45 57.0 9 11.4 79 100.0
Unknown 3 18.8 9 56.3 4 25.0 16 100.0
Total 332 30.1 655 59.4 116 10.5 1,103 100.0
Starting in 2022, people on motorized bicycles are classified as pedalcyclists instead of motorcyclists.

Pedalcyclists Killed, by Time of Day and Day of Week - State : USA, Year : 2024

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Time of Day Day of Week Total
Weekday Weekend Unknown
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Midnight to 2:59 a.m. 32 4.7 57 13.6 0 0.0 89 8.1
3 a.m. to 5:59 a.m. 49 7.2 33 7.9 0 0.0 82 7.4
6 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. 99 14.5 23 5.5 0 0.0 122 11.1
9 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. 74 10.9 27 6.4 0 0.0 101 9.2
Noon to 2:59 p.m. 75 11.0 27 6.4 0 0.0 102 9.2
3 p.m. to 5:59 p.m. 124 18.2 43 10.2 0 0.0 167 15.1
6 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. 141 20.7 108 25.7 0 0.0 249 22.6
9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. 84 12.3 102 24.3 0 0.0 186 16.9
Unknown 3 0.4 0 0.0 2 100.0 5 0.5
Total 681 100.0 420 100.0 2 100.0 1,103 100.0
Starting in 2022, people on motorized bicycles are classified as pedalcyclists instead of motorcyclists.

Pedalcyclists Killed in Single Vehicle Crashes, by Vehicle Type and Initial Point of Impact - State : USA, Year : 2024

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Vehicle Type Initial Point of Impact Total
Front Right Side Left Side Rear Other/Unknown
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Passenger Cars 262 92.9 7 2.5 4 1.4 1 0.4 8 2.8 282 100.0
Light Trucks 492 89.1 36 6.5 7 1.3 6 1.1 11 2.0 552 100.0
Large Trucks 53 59.6 18 20.2 5 5.6 8 9.0 5 5.6 89 100.0
Buses 6 75.0 2 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 8 100.0
Other/Unknown Vehicle 56 53.8 3 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 45 43.3 104 100.0
Total 869 84.0 66 6.4 16 1.5 15 1.4 69 6.7 1,035 100.0
Note: Data year 2018 and above - Pedalcyclists Killed in Single Vehicle Where the First Harmful Event Was Collision With a Pedalcyclist
Starting in 2022, people on motorized bicycles are classified as pedalcyclists instead of motorcyclists.

Pedalcyclists Killed, by Related Factors - State : USA, Year : 2024

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FactorsNumber Percent
Failure to yield right of way34631.4
Failure to obey traffic signs, signals, or officer13212.0
Not visible (dark clothing, no lighting, etc.)11610.5
Wrong-way riding1059.5
Making improper turn736.6
Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication585.3
Operating without required equipment433.9
Riding on wrong side of the road363.3
Distracted (phone, talking, eating, object, etc.)333.0
Failing to have lights on when required282.5
Making improper entry or exit from trafficway171.5
Improper lane usage151.4
Physical impairment151.4
Improper or erratic lane changing121.1
Erratic, reckless, careless, or negligent operation70.6
Traveling on Prohibited Trafficways60.5
Darting or running into road40.4
Vision obscured (reflected glare, parked vehicle, sign, etc.)40.4
In roadway improperly (standing, lying, working, playing)20.2
Improper Passing20.2
Ill, blackout20.2
Other factors383.4
None Reported161.5
Unknown38234.6
Total Pedalcyclists1,103100.0
Note: The sum of the numbers and percentages is greater than total pedalcyclist killed as more than one factor may be present for the same pedalcyclist.
Starting in 2022, people on motorized bicycles are classified as pedalcyclists instead of motorcyclists.