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Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Monterey and Salinas regions. And with this growing popularity comes a growing number of bicycle accidents and injuries.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Monterey and Salinas regions rank in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in the Monterey - Salinas region. These areas are popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Monterey and Salinas communities.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Monterey, Salinas, and across Monterey County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this region.