cyclists vary by state, so it is important to keep up to date on your state's road cycling laws. You can find a breakdown of all cycling laws by state here. Helmets While laws on wearing helmets vary by juristiction in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, helmets significantly reduce the risk of serious injury and death in the event of an accident. Crash Prevention In 2019, 846 cyclists were killed in road related accidents in the United States. Most fatal bike crashes were caused between 6 P.M. and 9 P.M. and about 78% of fatal crashes in 2019 were in urban areas. Some tips for crash prevention are: Check to make sure that your brakes work. Wear reflective gear as much as possible. If you have shoe laces, make sure they are tied so they do not get caught in the drivetrain. Plan your route with caution. Use bike lanes as much as possible. Invest in a rear tail light. Road Cycling Industry Some of the major companies within the road cycling industry are: Accell Group Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd. Avon Cycles Ltd. Cervelo Dorel Sports Giant Bicycles Merida Industry Co., Ltd Pinarello Shimano SRAM Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc. SCOTT Sports SA Trek Bicycle Corporation See also Bicycle safety Bicycle messenger Cycle rickshaw Cycling infrastructure Outline of cycling References Cycling Street culture