Cycle Helmets - accident statistics
WRITTEN QUESTIONS
8th Assembly
09/03/1999
71. Cycle Helmets - accident statistics
Mr. BAILEY to MINISTER for Police Fire and Emergency Services
QUESTIONWhat are the accident statistics for the last 10 years in relation to accidents involving push bikes, particularly in comparative terms between those persons wearing helmets and those not wearing helmets?
ANSWERAnswered on 05/05/99
Recorded statistics from 1988 to 1998 show a total of 974 accidents involving pushbikes were recorded1. Approximately 22% of the recorded accidents involving pushbikes involved persons who were wearing helmets compared to approximately 25% where helmets were not worn. In approximately 33% of the accidents it was not known or recorded if helmets were worn and a further 20% of the statiscs were recorded as not applicable (usually an adult not required to wear a helmet).
1Source: Transport and Works Vehicle Crash Data: Vehicle Type Bicyles for the years 1981 to 1998.
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