Motorist on Bicyclist Accidents in Austin
Jan. 3, 2005, through Sept. 10, 2006
Fri., Nov. 10, 2006
Accident Injuries
Total accidents involving bicyclist injuries: 251
Fatalities: 4
Serious or incapacitating injuries: 20
Other visible injuries: 152
None visible, but victim reporting pain: 79
Motorist Moving Violations
Police reports noting moving violations: 122
Citations issued: 62
Top Motorist Citations
No insurance: 19
Failure to yield right-of-way: 15
No driver's license: 7
Failure to stop and render aid: 5
Driving while intoxicated: 3
Unsafe move right or left: 3
Intoxicated manslaughter: 2
Ran stop sign/red light: 2
Top Motorist Violations Noted but Not Cited
Failed to yield right-of-way: 29
Ran stop sign/red light: 16
Unsafe move right or left: 8
Excessive speed: 2
Followed too closely: 2
Other Motorist Actions
Motorists who left scene of injury accident: 35
Accidents in which motorist inattention was a factor: 63
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