Table 3

Categorisation of single-bicycle crashes based on crash characteristics

Single-bicycle crash typesNumber (proportion of all single-bicycle crashes)
Loss-of-control events
 Sudden braking to avoid another vehicle/cyclist9 (14.5%)
 Loss of control on a descent (dry)2 (3.2%)
 Loss of control in wet/slippery conditions5 (8.1%)
 Other7 (11.3%)
Interaction with tram track
 Cyclist turning right across tram tracks6 (9.7%)
 Cyclist avoiding parked/parking cars3 (4.8%)
 Other3 (4.8%)
Striking a pothole or object
 Pothole3 (4.8%)
 Object5 (8.1%)
Mechanical issues
 Wheel failure3 (4.8%)
 Chain snapped2 (3.2%)
 Gearing issue1 (1.6%)
Other
 Racing2 (3.2%)
 Animal-related3 (4.8%)
 Other/unknown8 (12.9%)