Using national odds and figures to make personal decisions is a deadly trap. If your area/commute isn't average then this statement has to be re-evaluated dram

Using national odds and figures to make personal decisions is a deadly trap. If your area/commute isn't average then this statement has to be re-evaluated dramatically. Saying "Bicycling is that safest form of transportation" using this data is true only in a special situation. His argument that the risks of cycling are exaggerated does hold some water. People are pretty bad at assessing risk.