What are some of the factors leading to crashes between motor vehicles and bicyclists within the City of New York?

The Department of Transportation has found that there are three top types of crashes resulting in cyclist fatalities. The first was collisions caused by the cyclist and motor vehicle traveling adjacent to each other and too close. Obviously, this factor reduces the margin for a motorist mistake and increases the likelihood of a collision. This represented 29% of such serious accidents. The second factor involved in very serious accidents were collisions caused when the bicyclist and vehicle were traveling at right angles. This represented 27% of such serious accidents. Motor vehicle collision with bicyclists while making turns represented 21% of such serious crashes. For more expansive data and to download a very significant study, please see the complete report entitled “Safer Cycling Bicycle ridership and safety in New York City” at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/bike-safety-study-fullreport2017.pdf