Bicycles And Accessories, (excl.mountain Or All-terrain)
Twenty years of CPSC NEISS emergency-room records for this consumer product category, combined with demographic breakdowns, multi-year injury trends, and matching recall notices.
Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment · CPSC Code 5040
Down 11% over 5 years
The verdict
Bicycles And Accessories, (excl.mountain Or All-terrain) carry a danger score of 49/100 (moderate risk), driven by roughly 466,870 ER-treated injuries a year that are declining by about 11% over the last five years.
- 49/100
- danger score (moderate risk)
- 466,870
- ER visits per year (avg)
- 8.7%
- end in hospital admission
- 5-14
- most-injured age group
Every figure is rendered from the CPSC NEISS record for product code 5040 - last data year 2024.
PlainSafety danger score
How this 49/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume466,870 ER visits/yr
- Severity (hospitalization rate)8.7%
- Fatality rate0.10%
- 5-year trend-11%
See the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Bicycles And Accessories, (excl.mountain Or All-terrain) (CPSC product code 5040, in the Swimming, Water & Beach Equipment category) generate an estimated 466,870 emergency-room visits every year in the United States, adding up to roughly 9.3M ER-treated injuries across the 20-year span from 2005 to 2024. PlainSafety derives a danger score of 49/100 for this category (moderate risk), combining raw injury volume, demographic reach, severity of outcome, and multi-year trend. The five-year trajectory shows that injury counts are declining by about 11% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2012 (547,499 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2021 (362,334 estimated visits).
The single most common ER diagnosis for bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 841,739 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the face (547,352 cases). The 5-14 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 3.2M cases over the NEISS window, and males appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 8.7% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer, and a small fraction (0.10%) result in fatality.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 534 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 283,725 | 141,100 | |
| 5-14 | 2.2M | 967,155 | |
| 15-24 | 1.2M | 301,826 | |
| 25-34 | 744,128 | 248,761 | |
| 35-44 | 651,185 | 211,775 | |
| 45-54 | 705,133 | 249,270 | |
| 55-64 | 547,460 | 217,213 | |
| 65-74 | 295,164 | 150,136 | |
| 75+ | 155,869 | 53,696 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Knee | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Wrist | Fracture | |
| Shoulder | Fracture | |
| Lower Arm | Fracture | |
| Face | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Concussion | |
| Upper Trunk | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Trunk | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Elbow | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Ankle | Strain, Sprain | |
| Wrist | Strain, Sprain | |
| Shoulder | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Laceration |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
6YOM WAS RIDING HIS BIKE WHEN HE LOST CONTROL AND FELL OFF THE BIKE. HAS ABRASIONS TO LEFT SHOULDER, ABDOMEN AND SIDE. ALSO COMPLAINS OF LIMITED RANGE OF MOTION OF LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER. DX: CLOSED FRACTURE OF LEFT CLAVICLE
27 YOM REDNESS, WARMTH AND SWELLING TO LT TIBIA, ONSET X 1 WEEK AFTER HE HIT HIS LEG ON HIS BIKE PEDAL. DX: WOUND INFECTION; CELLULITIS OF LEG
^8YOM RIDING HIS BICYCLE AT HOME, RAN INTO A CAR.DX: MINOR CLOSED HEAD INJURY. SUPERFICIAL LAC. FOREHEAD.
64YOM WAS RIDER OF BICYCLE WHEN HE FELL OFF STRIKING HIS HEAD DX:CLOSED HEAD INJURY
31 YOM ACCIDENTALLY FALLING OFF OF HIS BIKE. PATIENT STATES HE WAS CYCLING TODAY WHEN HE SPOKE BROKE AND HE WENT OVER THE HANDLEBARS. PATIENT SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHT CHEEK AND HAS MULTIPLE ABRASIONS TO BOTH HANDS. DX CONTUSION FACE, SCALP, AND NECK, LACERATION FACE, MINOR HEAD INJURY WITHOUT LOC, ABRASION HAND
10YOM WAS RIDING HIS BIKE AND FELL LANDING ON AN OUTSTRETCHED HAND INJURING HIS RIGHT WRIST DX: BUCKLE FRACTURE OF DISTAL END OF RIGHT RADIUS
62YOF WAS RIDING HER BICYCLE WHEN SHE FELT PAIN IN HER CHEST DX:CHEST PAIN
12YOM WITH KNEE PAIN AFTER COMING FROM *** ON BIKE AND TRIPPED AND FELL OFF BIKE ONTO CONCRETE WITH KNEE HITTING THE ROAD. DX; SPRAIN OF LEFT KNEE
14YOM FELL OFF OF HIS BICYCLE LANDING ONTO LEFT SHOULDER DX INJURY SHOULDER
60YOM TO ER FOR RIGHT KNEE PAIN X 2 WEEKS AFTER PT WAS HIT BY A CAR WHILE RIDING HIS PEDAL BIKE, DENIES HEAD INJURY , LOC OR THINNERS DX PAIN RIGHT KNEE
8YOM FELL OFF HIS BICYCLE TWISTING LEFT FOOT DX: STRAINED FOOT
14YOM FELL OFF OF HIS BICYCLE DX: FRACTURED LEFT FOREARM
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
Se me quebr el pedal derecho shimano dura Ace con potencimetro hace un tiempo, reclam pero nunca me respondieron por el pedal, nunca se hicieron responsables y eso que casi me atropeyan cuando entrenaba. ---Translated from Spanish--- My right Shimano Dura-Ace pedal with power meter broke a while ago, I claimed it but they never responded about the pedal, they never took responsibility and I was almost run over when I was training.
Riding my road bike when my right KéO Bicycle Pedal sheared off and causing me to wreck on the road. No head injury noted but right hip had road rash and tail bone area bruised. [REDACTED] bike substain to nicks on right rear triangle and dent in left shifter.
Bicycle crank's adhesive failed and the crank was on the verge of separating from the bike.
I purchased and used Stop-A-Flat Puncture Proof Thorn-resistant No-flat Bicycle Tube. I bought them on Amazon so I don't know the manufacturer. These inserts do not allow the same cushion as air inflated tires. This results on all the energy of impact to be focused on one area. This results in the rim of the wheel to be come bent, cracked, and damaged beyond repair. This can cause a catastrophic collapse of the wheel and user injury.
My gt grade alloy tiagra road bike has incompatible parts. I purchased the bike 3 weeks ago brand new assembled from the store and have had it tuned up at the same store 3 times since purchase. I was riding the bike down hill and while braking I noticed the front wheel shaking violently and making loud metal noises. I went home to inspect the bike and noticed that there was hardly any clearance between the front wheel spokes and the brake caliper. In fact the spokes hit the caliper while spinning the wheel. I did some research and the problem is not uncommon. I contacted the brake manufacture (trp brakes) and showed them pictures. They said they were aware of the potential safety issues and that it only happens with their brakes in combination with specific hubs. When I told them I purchased the bike like this they were shocked (exact words were "yikes, you bought the bike like that" in reference to the hub and brake combination). Trp told me they sold spacers to fix this issue. My concern is that gt bicycles chose all these parts for this bike model and sells as is and that seems like a major oversight. I have stopped riding my bike and contacted gt bicycles in the mean time.
I had a chance to inspect FOUR bicycle helmets Lazer G1 Mips, and ALL had faults that are safety concerns. I first purchased the helmet Lazer G1 Mips (size M, black) from an online vendor ( biketiresdirect.com). The received helmet had a safety issue as there was a cut in the foam with no ability to see how deep the cut was. After seeing the pictures, Lazer customer support told me to exchange it. The second helmet that I received had the same cut in the foam. I decided to get a refund from the vendor and order from Lazer directly. The third helmet I received was even more unsafe as the tightening mechanism (on this helmet called the rollsys system) did not work. An inexperienced user would have not known that it is unsafe to wear a helmet that way. Lazer told me to destroy it and sent me another helmet, now the fourth one. This one was even worse in terms of safety because the inner plastic structure that goes around the head was not fully attached to the remaining parts of the helmet. Upon closer inspection it turned out that a plastic triangular actor point that is normally located in the foam was completely missing in one part of the helmet. In other words, 100% construction error. Again, an inexperienced rider would have not noticed and would have worn a very unsafe helmet where the foam and outer shell were not even fully attached to the system that goes around the rider's head. In case of a crash, this helmet would have been barely better than not wearing a helmet at all.
The handlebar on my bicycle suddenly snapped without warning and I crashed to the ground, dislocating two fingers.
My daughter was cut off while riding her bike. The visor on her helmet partially broke off and stabbed her in the head, requiring a trip to the emergency room. If it had hit any lower it would have hit her in the eye.
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Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) on the CPSC website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How dangerous are bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain)?
Based on 20 years of CPSC data, bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) have a danger score of 49/100 (moderate risk). An estimated 466,870 ER-treated injuries occur annually in the U.S. related to this product category.
What are the most common injuries from bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain)?
The most common injury is internal injury to the head, accounting for approximately 841,739 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) increasing or decreasing?
Down 11% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain) injuries?
The 5-14 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 3.2M cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain)?
Of all ER visits involving bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain), approximately 8.7% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (91.3%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with bicycles and accessories, (excl.mountain or all-terrain)?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
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What this means for you
Treat the 49/100 score as relative risk between products, not your personal odds of injury.
- See where this category ranks against every other tracked product. Full rankings
- Injuries cluster in the 5-14 age group, take extra care if that describes your household.
- Check for active recalls on this product before you assume it is safe. CPSC recalls
NEISS estimates ER-treated injuries from a national probability sample of hospitals; they do not capture injuries treated elsewhere or not treated at all.
Data: CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the CPSC.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, scored, and verified.