RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Crash characteristics of on-road single-bicycle crashes: an under-recognised problem JF Injury Prevention JO Inj Prev FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 448 OP 452 DO 10.1136/injuryprev-2018-043014 VO 25 IS 5 A1 Beck, Ben A1 Stevenson, Mark R A1 Cameron, Peter A1 Oxley, Jennie A1 Newstead, Stuart A1 Olivier, Jake A1 Boufous, Soufiane A1 Gabbe, Belinda J YR 2019 UL http://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/25/5/448.abstract AB Compared with crashes with motor vehicles, single-bicycle crashes are an under-recognised contributor to cycling injury and the aetiology is poorly understood. Using an in-depth crash investigation technique, this study describes the crash characteristics and patient outcomes of a sample of cyclists admitted to hospital following on-road bicycle crashes. Enrolled cyclists completed a structured interview, and injury details and patient outcomes were extracted from trauma registries. Single-bicycle crashes (n=62) accounted for 48% of on-road crashes and commonly involved experienced cyclists. Common single-bicycle crash types included loss-of-control events, interactions with tram tracks, striking potholes or objects or resulting from mechanical issues with the bicycle. To address single-bicycle crashes, targeted countermeasures are required for each of these specific crash types.