Be Aware. Be Courteous.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 932 bicyclists were killed in motor-vehicle traffic crashes in 2020, an 8.9% increase from 856 in 2019. Bicyclists' deaths accounted for 2% of all motor-vehicle traffic fatalities.

The canyons are busier.  More bikes are on the roads. Many cities throughout the United States reported increases in the number of bicycle accidents during the pandemic shutdown. The increase in bicycle accidents coincided with a steep decrease in the number of car accidents. 

You would think that bicycle accidents and deaths would decrease as the number of cars on the roads decrease. However, that was not necessarily the case when you review the statistics for bicycle injuries and fatalities during the pandemic.

When we called for an interview from a Canyon Patrol Officer we were introduced to Office Kyle Wilkins. 20 years on the force and currently patrolling the canyons on the east side of the valley. He shares some timely and thoughtful information on how to stay safe both as a cyclist and a motorist. He also let's us know if it is appropriate to give a box of donuts to a police officer as a gift...