Bicycle Safety
Bicycling is a wonderful way to get around. Bicyclists reduce traffic jams, protect the environment and keep physically active. Unfortunately, bicycling is not risk-free.
In fact, bike accidents are the second leading cause of serious injury in school-age children. Each year, an average of two bicyclists are killed in the Seattle area, and more than 200 are severely injured.
While head injury is the leading cause of bicycle-related death and disability, bicycle helmets can reduce these risks by 85%. Wearing a helmet is required by law in Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton and many other Washington cities. However, many kids either don’t have a helmet or won’t wear one.
Please remember that a helmet won’t protect your head if it doesn’t fit right. It should feel fairly snug — but not so tight that it gives you a headache — and it should be centered on the top of your head. Learn how to properly fit bike helmets for your family:
In partnership with Kohl’s department stores and the Cascade Bicycle Club, we are working to get more kids into helmets. Check out Upcoming Events on this page to find out about the next bike-helmet fitting event near you.