Cycling Accidents

  • What to Do After a Cycling Accident?
  • Vehicle–Bicycle Collisions
    • Car Turning Left in Front of a Cyclist
    • Car Turning Right Across a Bike Lane
    • Rear-End Collision with a Bicycle
    • Doorings
    • Driver Pulling Out From a Driveway or Parking Lot Hitting a Bicyclist
    • Vehicle Merging into a Cyclist’s Lane
    • Driver Failing to Yield at an Intersection to a Bicyclist
    • Driver Running a Red Light or Stop Sign
    • Distracted Driving Collision
    • Drunk or Impaired Driving Collision
    • Speeding-Related Bicycle Crash
    • Rideshare or Delivery Vehicle Striking a Cyclist
    • Commercial Truck or Delivery Van Collision
    • Bus–Bicycle Collision
  • Intersection-Related Bicycle Accidents 
    • Failure to Yield at Four-Way Stops
    • Right-Hook Accidents
    • Left-Cross Accidents
    • Cyclist Struck While Proceeding Straight
    • Running a Red Light Accident
    • Poor Visibility at Intersections
  • Bike Lane and Roadway Hazards
    • Vehicles Parked or Stopped in Bike Lanes
    • Vehicles Driving in Bike Lanes
    • Abrupt Bike Lane Endings Without Warning
    • Lack of Protected Bike Lanes
    • Narrow Roadways with No Shoulder
    • Uneven Pavement in Bike Lanes
    • Construction Debris in Bike Lanes
    • Poorly Marked Bike Lanes
  • Road Surface and Maintenance Accidents
    • Potholes
    • Cracked or Broken Pavement
    • Uneven Road Surfaces
    • Raised Utility Covers
    • Poor Drainage Causing Water Pooling
    • Loose Gravel or Sand
    • Oil Slicks
    • Mud on Roadway
    • Fallen Branches or Debris
  • Construction Zone Bicycle Accidents
    • Missing or Inadequate Warning Signs
    • Sudden Lane Shifts
    • Construction Debris
    • Exposed Trenches or Holes
    • Poorly Marked Detours
    • Unsafe Temporary Road Surfaces
    • Obstructed Bike Lanes
  • Pedestrian-Related Bicycle Accidents
    • Pedestrians Stepping Into Bike Lanes
    • Pedestrians Crossing Outside Crosswalks
    • Distracted Pedestrians Using Phones
    • Pedestrians Walking Against Traffic Signals
    • Collisions on Shared-Use Paths
    • Sudden Pedestrian Movements
  • Bicycle Equipment and Defect Accidents
    • Brake Failure
    • Tire Blowouts
    • Chain Failure
    • Handlebar Failure
    • Frame Defects
    • Pedal or Crank Failure
    • Seat or Seat Post Failure
    • Defective Quick-Release Mechanisms
    • Improper Assembly by Retailer
    • Manufacturing Defects
  • Weather-Related Bicycle Accidents
    • Wet or Slippery Roads
    • Rain Reducing Visibility
    • Ice or Frost on Roadways
    • Strong Winds
    • Fog or Low Visibility Conditions
    • Heat-Related Road Surface Issues
  • Commercial Vehicle Accidents
    • Delivery Truck Collisions
    • Company Vehicle Collisions
    • Construction Vehicle Collisions
    • Utility Vehicle Collisions
    • Garbage Truck Accidents
    • Bus or Shuttle Collisions
  • Rideshare Accidents
    • Uber Driver Collisions
    • Lyft Driver Collisions
    • Food Delivery Driver Accidents
    • Uber Eats Driver Collisions
    • GrubHub Driver Collisions
    • DoorDash Driver Collisions
  • Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents
    • Nighttime Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents
    • High-Speed Hit-and-Run Crashes
  • Government and Municipality-Related Accidents
    • Poor Road Design
    • Inadequate Signage
    • Malfunctioning Traffic Signals
    • Failure to Maintain Roadways
    • Dangerous Intersection Design
    • Inadequate Lighting
    • Unsafe Bike Lane Design
  • Parking Lot and Private Property Accidents
    • Vehicle Backing Into Cyclist
    • Speeding Vehicles in Parking Lots
    • Right of Way Confusion Accidents
  • Child and School Zone Bicycle Accidents
    • School Zone Collisions
    • Accidents Involving School Buses
    • Drivers Failing to Slow in School Zones
    • Unsafe Bike Routes Near Schools
  • Electric Bike (E-Bike) Accidents
    • E-bike Collisions with Cars
    • E-bike accidents with Commercial Trucks
    • High-Speed E-Bike Crashes
    • Loss of Control Due to Rapid Acceleration
    • E-bike Brake Failure
    • Battery Malfunction or Fire-Related Accidents
    • Motor or Throttle Failure
    • E-bike Tire Blowouts
    • E-bike Accident with Pedestrians
    • E-bike accidents with Traditional Cyclists
    • Accidents Involving Rental E-Bikes