FW: NHTSA Releases Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Safety Facts
Stephen Bingham
NHTSA Releases Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Safety Facts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released 2022 Traffic Safety Facts reports on bicyclists and pedestrian crashes. The Bicyclists and Other Cyclists report finds that 1,105 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes, marking a 13 percent increase from 2021. Additionally, an estimated 46,195 bicyclists were injured, reflecting an 11 percent increase from 2021. Most of the fatalities, 83 percent, occurred in urban areas, and 29 percent of the crashes took place at intersections. Bicyclists involved in single-vehicle crashes with cars, SUVs, light trucks, or vans were more likely to be struck by the front of these vehicles, compared to crashes involving large trucks or buses. Since 2022, these data have included riders of e-bicycles as well as those riding human-powered bicycles and other types of cycles.
The Pedestrians report finds that 7,522 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes, a 0.7 percent increase from 2021 and the highest number since 1981. An estimated 67,336 pedestrians were injured, an 11 percent increase since 2021. The majority of pedestrian crashes, 85 percent, happened in urban areas, 16 percent took place at intersections, and 75 percent happened in the dark. Nearly 1 out of every 4 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes were struck by hit-and-run drivers. Among children aged 14 and younger who died in traffic crashes in 2022, 17 percent were pedestrians.
Stephen Bingham
No, they’re always a year behind. They rely on a horrible mismash of bad and late state reporting
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From what I've learned over the years NHTSA should be releasing 2023 numbers by now not 2022. Where are the 2023 numbers?
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Hi Randy,
Yes, this is a problem everywhere. Check out CalBike’s summary of all the bills in Sacramento relating to e-bikes and share your stories with the authors and others. In particular, relating to speed and education is AB 1778, authored by my Assemblyman, Damon Connolly.
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Stephen:
Thanks for the information.
I need some data about eBike incidents. The Irvine Chamber contacted me at the shop. The Council is looking to enact an ordinance banning Class-3 eBikes from Class-I multi-use trails. While I applaud their efforts, there is already a 20 mph speed limit on many Class-I multi-use trails in our city. So, even if I am riding my analog bike over 20 mph, I could be cited. The issue here is not ordinances; it is enforcement. I ride these trails regularly and have never seen a patrolman with a radar gun enforcing the ordinance. I regularly see eBikes with riders who do not know the rules of the road or who practice common bike safety etiquette such as lane position or letting a rider know they are behind and want to pass.
The Council went on to state that bicycle incidents have almost doubled since 2021, that over 70% of the incidents involve eBikes, and that about 70% of these eBikes are being driven by operators under 15 years old. Many off the incidents resulted in trauma that required a visit to the local ER.
Further, to complicate matters, online etailers can sell eBikes with 1,000-watt motors (not legal in CA for on-road use) that are capable of propelling the bike over 30 mph (throttle and not pedal-assist. Then there are the eMopeds (eMotorcycles) like SurRon and Talaria with no pedals for propulsion (also illegal for on-road use unless registered, insured, and the operator has an M2 endorsement on their license).
This is getting out of hand. These eMoped riders typically are under 21, have no helmets, and engage in dangerous riding behaviors (wheelies, jumps). My wife has been terrorized by a group of mini Hell's Angels in Ladera Ranch on Super73s who blocked her vehicle, rode circles around her, and shouted vulgarities at her and my grandchildren. When she called the Sheriff's Department, they said that there was little they could do.
Our shop refuses to work on eScooters, eMopeds, and eBikes with 1,000-watt motors.
Riders are not required to take a safety course, and helmet laws are not enforced. Personally, I believe that if anyone wants to use an eBike, they must wear a helmet, (regardless of age), take a recognized safety course (I am on the board of ABEA and an instructor), and risk having their bikes impounded if the rider is going over 20 mph on a flat road and not pedaling. I am also a motorcyclist and cannot ride unless I am wearing a helmet.
Ebike safety must be addressed.
Regards,
Randy Profeta
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Clint:RE AB1774, 24016 (2) (d) (e), can you give me your take on this.24016 (2)(d) states that "A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 so as to change the speed capability of the bicycle, unless the bicycle continues to meet the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 and the person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in subdivision (c) of Section 312.5."24016 (2)(e) says:"(e) A person shall not sell a product or device that can modify the speed capability of an electric bicycle such that it no longer meets the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5."We are an authorized service center for an Irvine-based eBike company called Super73. They have four "Modes" of operation for their 750-watt eBikes that can be easily changed or selected with a phone app. Modes 1-3 match up with Class 1 (PAS 20 MPH), Class 2 (PAS and Throttle 20 MPH), and Class 3 (PAS only 28 MPH). Super73 calls their "Mode 4" an "Offroad" mode. The app does contain a disclaimer for Mode 4. Mode 4 allows throttle speeds greater than 30 MPH.Here is the catch: 2(d) says that, "A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 so as to change the speed capability of the bicycle, unless the bicycle continues to meet the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 and the person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in subdivision (c) of Section 312.5." The owner is simply selecting a different "Mode" and not "tampering with" or "modifying" the bike in the strictest definition. I read 2(d) to mean that someone has manually re-wired or physically removed some type of speed governor. Thie may need some additional definition.At least 50% of the S73s we fix are set to Mode 4. We always reset them, to Mode 2 before a test ride and delivery back to the customer. While the data is purely anecdotal, virtually all of the crashed S73s we have repaired were set to Mode 4.We also see a good percentage of these bikes with disconnected throttle interlock switches. In some cases, the owners have replaced the stock Tektro or Magura hydraulic brakes (the only two hydraulic brake systems I know of in the US with throttle interlock switches) with Shimano or other high-end 4-piston brake systems that do not have a safety switch incorporated into the brake lever. Kids who do wheelies disconnect the throttle cutoff switches (easily done by disconnecting a water-resistant connector near the brake lever), and swap brake lever positions so the left brake now controls rear-wheel braking (not illegal). This allows the operator to modulate the rear brake so they can keep the front wheel lofted. I hate to be a nanny, but when we see an eBike with a broken front fork or damaged front wheel, most times we see disconnected interlock switches and reversed brake levers. When I ask the operator (usually a kid) if they do wheelies, the parent often chimes in "Not my kid! Ignorance is bliss.For liability purposes, we will not remove and replace brake systems on hub-drive eBikes with non-compliant brakes. I don't care how many waivers you have them sign; I do not want to see anyone be injured.Like motor vehicles, are we looking at some type of mandatory safety inspections on eBikes to confirm compliance with the CVC? Many OC schools require students who want to commute to school on eBikes to take a 1-hour safety class provided by the local PD. IMHO, these bikes should also be checked regularly to assure that they comply with all of the safety regs that govern eBike use in CA.Thanks, and have a great holiday weekend. Hopefully I can get some fishing in after my bike rides Sunday and Monday mornings!
Regards,Randy Profeta
Trail's End Cycling CenterWe’re growing!
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Subject: Re: [CABOforum] RE: e-bike legislationRandy & Stephen,
Some additional information (including actual data on E-Bike Crashes) and thoughts to this discussion:
1. "I need some data about eBike incidents." Here you go as shown below. I received this statewide data from the CHP for my panel's discussion on E-Bikes at last October's CA Office of Traffic Safety's CA Traffic Safety Summit:
2. Bill Text - AB-1778 Vehicles: electric bicycles. (ca.gov), which has passed both chambers, is a Marin Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program ONLY and allows the person (or parent of legal guardian) to select an educational option per 21214.5. (d)(2 & 3) in lieu of an imposed $25 fine. Similar to California Code, VEH 21212. - Subsection (f).
Subsection (d)(2) would require completing "an electric bicycle safety and training course pursuant to Section 894 of the Streets and Highways Code." Of course, this CHP course is average at best -California Code, SHC 894. and Vulnerable Road Users (ca.gov). CyclingSavvy's Teen Ebike Course Overview - Ebike Training for Teens (teenebiketraining.com) IS FAR SUPERIOR AND A MUST FOR ANY TEEN (Jim Baross and I have taken it!)!
3. "The issue here is not ordinances; it is enforcement. I ride these trails regularly and have never seen a patrolman with a radar gun enforcing the ordinance." For years, I have encouraged law enforcement agencies to deploy their bike patrol teams -- including on legally compliant Class 3 e-Bikes -- to enforce reasonable and prudent speeds and/or speed limits (which don't work!) on paths and trails! It all comes down to the pressure from the community and city councils, and funding and staffing levels of the LE agencies.
As you probably know, Irvine Police does have a bike team. My buddy Retired Irvine Police Sergeant Troy Gielish was part of it and taught cops.
4. "The Council is looking to enact an ordinance banning Class-3 eBikes from Class-I multi-use trails." If this Class I multi-use trail is designed as a "Bike paths or shared use paths - Class I Bikeway" per California Code, SHC 890.4., then per California Code, VEH 21207.5. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO RESTRICT ANY CLASS OF E-BIKE FROM IT! Local authorities MUST read the entire section carefully!
Only "The Department of Parks and Recreation may prohibit the operation of an electric bicycle or any class of electric bicycle on any bicycle path or trail within the department’s jurisdiction."(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 343, Sec. 1. (AB 1909) Effective January 1, 2023.)
If you have any questions and/or need additional information, please let me know.
I hope this helps!
Clint SanduskyRiverside (CA) Community College District PD (cpl., retired)CA POST-certified Bike Patrol Instructor (29+ yrs.)Cycling in Traffic Expert & EducatorE-Bike Instructor, Presenter, Author & ConsultantCABO, District 8 Rep.
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Electric Bicycles have LESS THAN 750 watts. Class 3 have NO THROTTLE - are Pedal Assist Only.
Super 73s are NOT Electric Bicycles. How fast does Mode 4 go? Up to 30 it’s a Moped. Over 30 it’s a motorcycle
Infrastructure Review Committee
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On Aug 31, 2024, at 5:18 PM, Jim Baross <jimb...@gmail.com> wrote:
A general response for Randy and a question for us all."At least 50% of the S73s we fix are set to Mode 4. [illegal on public roads] We always reset them, to Mode 2 before a test ride and delivery back to the customer. While the data is purely anecdotal, virtually all of the crashed S73s we have repaired were set to Mode 4."
"We also see a good percentage of these bikes with disconnected throttle interlock switches. In some cases, the owners have replaced the stock Tektro or Magura hydraulic brakes (the only two hydraulic brake systems I know of in the US with throttle interlock switches) with Shimano or other high-end 4-piston brake systems that do not have a safety switch incorporated into the brake lever." [illegal on electric bicycles on public roads]
Under law or community morals, what responsibilities do motor vehicle service station operators have when encountering an illegally modified vehicle?Maybe it depends" - Tinted windows, loud exhaust, bypass of smog controls, missing catalytic converters, etc.If there are laws regulating what service stations do when encountering illegally modified vehicles, those should apply to bicycle repair shops.If there are no such laws, I offer applause and thanks to Randy and his shop for their efforts.Jim BarossBoard Member, League of American BicyclistsPresident, Calif. Assoc. of Bicycling OrganizationsBoard Member, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition
Clint:RE AB1774, 24016 (2) (d) (e), can you give me your take on this.24016 (2)(d) states that "A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 so as to change the speed capability of the bicycle, unless the bicycle continues to meet the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 and the person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in subdivision (c) of Section 312.5.”
24016 (2)(e) says:"(e) A person shall not sell a product or device that can modify the speed capability of an electric bicycle such that it no longer meets the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5."
We are an authorized service center for an Irvine-based eBike company called Super73. They have four "Modes" of operation for their 750-watt eBikes that can be easily changed or selected with a phone app. Modes 1-3 match up with Class 1 (PAS 20 MPH), Class 2 (PAS and Throttle 20 MPH), and Class 3 (PAS only 28 MPH). Super73 calls their "Mode 4" an "Offroad" mode. The app does contain a disclaimer for Mode 4. Mode 4 allows throttle speeds greater than 30 MPH. Electric Bicycles have LESS THAN 750 watts. Class 3 have NO THROTTLE - are Pedal Assist Only. Super 73s are NOT Electric Bicycles. How fast does Mode 4 go? Up to 30 it’s a Moped. Over 30 it’s a motorcycle
Here is the catch: 2(d) says that, "A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle described in subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 so as to change the speed capability of the bicycle, unless the bicycle continues to meet the definition of an electric bicycle under subdivision (a) of Section 312.5 and the person appropriately replaces the label indicating the classification required in subdivision (c) of Section 312.5." The owner is simply selecting a different "Mode" and not "tampering with" or "modifying" the bike in the strictest definition. I read 2(d) to mean that someone has manually re-wired or physically removed some type of speed governor. Thie may need some additional definition.At least 50% of the S73s we fix are set to Mode 4. We always reset them, to Mode 2 before a test ride and delivery back to the customer. While the data is purely anecdotal, virtually all of the crashed S73s we have repaired were set to Mode 4.We also see a good percentage of these bikes with disconnected throttle interlock switches. In some cases, the owners have replaced the stock Tektro or Magura hydraulic brakes (the only two hydraulic brake systems I know of in the US with throttle interlock switches) with Shimano or other high-end 4-piston brake systems that do not have a safety switch incorporated into the brake lever. Kids who do wheelies disconnect the throttle cutoff switches (easily done by disconnecting a water-resistant connector near the brake lever), and swap brake lever positions so the left brake now controls rear-wheel braking (not illegal). This allows the operator to modulate the rear brake so they can keep the front wheel lofted. I hate to be a nanny, but when we see an eBike with a broken front fork or damaged front wheel, most times we see disconnected interlock switches and reversed brake levers. When I ask the operator (usually a kid) if they do wheelies, the parent often chimes in "Not my kid! Ignorance is bliss.For liability purposes, we will not remove and replace brake systems on hub-drive eBikes with non-compliant brakes. I don't care how many waivers you have them sign; I do not want to see anyone be injured.Like motor vehicles, are we looking at some type of mandatory safety inspections on eBikes to confirm compliance with the CVC? Many OC schools require students who want to commute to school on eBikes to take a 1-hour safety class provided by the local PD. IMHO, these bikes should also be checked regularly to assure that they comply with all of the safety regs that govern eBike use in CA.Thanks, and have a great holiday weekend. Hopefully I can get some fishing in after my bike rides Sunday and Monday mornings!Regards,
Randy Profeta
Trail's End Cycling CenterWe’re growing!
17145 Von Karman AvenueSuites 108 and 109
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 863-1982
(949) 525-6070 c
Avoid storage fees! Please retrieve your bicycle once you have been notified that it is ready for pickup!
Member of a local bike club or trail advocacy group? Present your membership card and receive a 10% discount at TECC on regularly priced items (including bicycles) as well as bike service. Conditions apply. Contact us at the shop for details.
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Subject: Re: [CABOforum] RE: e-bike legislation
Randy & Stephen,
Some additional information (including actual data on E-Bike Crashes) and thoughts to this discussion:
1. "I need some data about eBike incidents." Here you go as shown below. I received this statewide data from the CHP for my panel's discussion on E-Bikes at last October's CA Office of Traffic Safety's CA Traffic Safety Summit:
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2. Bill Text - AB-1778 Vehicles: electric bicycles. (ca.gov), which has passed both chambers, is a Marin Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program ONLY and allows the person (or parent of legal guardian) to select an educational option per 21214.5. (d)(2 & 3) in lieu of an imposed $25 fine. Similar to California Code, VEH 21212. - Subsection (f).
Subsection (d)(2) would require completing "an electric bicycle safety and training course pursuant to Section 894 of the Streets and Highways Code." Of course, this CHP course is average at best -California Code, SHC 894. and Vulnerable Road Users (ca.gov). CyclingSavvy's Teen Ebike Course Overview - Ebike Training for Teens (teenebiketraining.com) IS FAR SUPERIOR AND A MUST FOR ANY TEEN (Jim Baross and I have taken it!)!
3. "The issue here is not ordinances; it is enforcement. I ride these trails regularly and have never seen a patrolman with a radar gun enforcing the ordinance." For years, I have encouraged law enforcement agencies to deploy their bike patrol teams -- including on legally compliant Class 3 electric bicyclese-Bikes-- to enforce reasonable and prudent speeds and/or speed limits (which don't work!) on paths and trails! It all comes down to the pressure from the community and city councils, and funding and staffing levels of the LE agencies.
As you probably know, Irvine Police does have a bike team. My buddy Retired Irvine Police Sergeant Troy Gielish was part of it and taught cops.
4. "The Council is looking to enact an ordinance banning Class-3 Electric BicycleseBikesfrom Class-I multi-use trails." If this Class I multi-use trail is designed as a "Bike paths or shared use paths - Class I Bikeway" per California Code, SHC 890.4., then per California Code, VEH 21207.5. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO RESTRICT ANY CLASS OF ELECTRIC BICYCLEE-BIKEFROM IT! Local authorities MUST read the entire section carefully!
Avoid storage fees! Please retrieve your bicycle once you have been notified that it is ready for pickup!
Member of a local bike club or trail advocacy group? Present your membership card and receive a 10% discount at TECC on regularly priced items (including bicycles) as well as bike service. Conditions apply. Contact us at the shop for details.
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Subject: FW: NHTSA Releases Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Safety Facts
NHTSA Releases Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Safety Facts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released 2022 Traffic Safety Facts reports on bicyclists and pedestrian crashes. The Bicyclists and Other Cyclists report finds that 1,105 bicyclists were killed in traffic crashes, marking a 13 percent increase from 2021. Additionally, an estimated 46,195 bicyclists were injured, reflecting an 11 percent increase from 2021. Most of the fatalities, 83 percent, occurred in urban areas, and 29 percent of the crashes took place at intersections. Bicyclists involved in single-vehicle crashes with cars, SUVs, light trucks, or vans were more likely to be struck by the front of these vehicles, compared to crashes involving large trucks or buses. Since 2022, these data have included riders of e-bicycles as well as those riding human-powered bicycles and other types of cycles.
The Pedestrians report finds that 7,522 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes, a 0.7 percent increase from 2021 and the highest number since 1981. An estimated 67,336 pedestrians were injured, an 11 percent increase since 2021. The majority of pedestrian crashes, 85 percent, happened in urban areas, 16 percent took place at intersections, and 75 percent happened in the dark. Nearly 1 out of every 4 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes were struck by hit-and-run drivers. Among children aged 14 and younger who died in traffic crashes in 2022, 17 percent were pedestrians.
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