In 2013, 17 cyclists were killed in accidents, eleven fewer than in the previous year. Among motorcyclists involved in accidents, the number of fatalities fell by 19 to 55. The number of seriously injured motorcyclists and cyclists also fell by three and six percent respectively.

Winter conditions as the cause
According to the Federal Roads Office FEDRO, this positive result is also likely to have been boosted by the weather conditions. The wintry conditions that lasted until the end of April, the wet autumn and the onset of winter in the Alps in mid-October are likely to have reduced the use of two-wheelers compared to the previous year. Last year, four e-bike riders lost their lives (minus 50 percent), while the number of serious injuries rose to 114 last year (plus 36 injuries).

Source: Press release Astra

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