I think cycling deaths and injuries are a really complex issue. Some thoughts on causes: (1) There aren’t that many cyclists on the streets in the US (in part

I think cycling deaths and injuries are a really complex issue. Some thoughts on causes: (1) There aren’t that many cyclists on the streets in the US (in part because cycling can be so unsafe) so drivers aren’t used to them and don’t know what to look for to prevent an accident. (2) There is a culture that people on bikes don’t have to obey the laws of the road (e.g., routinely running red lights) which puts the cyclists at risk, and there is zero enforcement or licensing. (3) There is a trend towards giant trucks/SUVs that have massive blind spots and are much more likely to cause serious injuries. (4) Our roads in the US are designed in ways that (sometimes unintentionally) encourage drivers to drive fast, but faster cars lead to more serious accidents with cyclists and pedestrians. Some of those are self-reinforcing. The safety issues cause there to by fewer cyclists, and the lack of cyclists means that drivers aren’t used to having them on the road, which causes more safety issues.