Cyclist collisions with cars highest since records began

Wednesday 01 February 2017

There were 31 road traffic collisions between bikes and vehicles reported to the Police last year – the highest since records began in 2008.

According to the response to a Freedom of Information request (FOI), accidents between cyclists and vehicles accounted for 67% of all recorded cycle accidents.

Both lone bicycle mishaps and those involving cars and other motor vehicles increased from the previous year by 27% and 35% respectively.

Since 2008, July has proven to be the unluckiest month for cyclists with 58 accidents registered across the 8-year period, compared with just 10 for December.

Despite being the traditionally icy month, January has seen just 19 accidents since 2008 – a sign, perhaps, of cyclists taking caution in the slippery conditions.

The information comes following a collision last week involving pedal cyclists on La Haule Hill, which injured two people. Cyclists and motorcyclists were subsequently warned against travel in the “hazardous” conditions.

For tips on cycle safety from the States of Jersey Police, click here.