Countries with the lowest levels of cycle use have the poorest cyclist safety records. Source.
In a study of 115 cities in the US and Denmark, as well in 14 European countries, it was found that motorists are less likely to hit cyclists and pedestrians when there are more people cycling or walking. It appears that motorists adjust their behaviour in the presence of people cycling. Source.
The relationship between the number of cyclists and the number of casualties among cyclists involved in car accident is inverse. (The more cyclists, the less accidents among them).
Source: Hydén, C., A. Nilson & R. Risser (1998), WALCYNG. How to enhance WALking and CYcliNG instead of shorter car trips and make these modes safer. European Commission: WALCYNG.
For more info – ECF Factsheet – safety in numbers
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