It has a lot to do with the amount of risk some bikers are willing to take. You can be very safe if you're careful. I'd say in general, the risk of getting hit

It has a lot to do with the amount of risk some bikers are willing to take. You can be very safe if you're careful. I'd say in general, the risk of getting hit by a car in traffic is much higher than something happening out in the mountains, depending on the city of course.