Indicator: Bike/Pedestrian Collisions
Definition: Rate of motor vehicle collisions involving a pedestrian or bicycle per 100,000 individuals.
Why is this important: People walk and ride a bicycle for recreation, exercise, and commuting. Reasons for these activities may include gas prices, environmental concerns, and improving health. If a community does not account for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, they are at risk for injury. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians must all act responsibly to ensure safety for all. A community with a road system that accommodates multiple modes of travel also decreases the risk of injury.
Where are we: In 2009 in Spokane County, there were 252 motor vehicle collisions involving a pedestrian or bicycle. The bike/pedestrian collision rate was stable from 2006 to 2009. The 2009 bike/pedestrian collision rate in Spokane County was significantly higher than that of Washington State.
Health Disparities:
Among Spokane County residents in 2009:
Additional Information: During 2003-2009 in Spokane County, more males visited an emergency departments for an injury from a bicycle or pedestrian collision with a motor vehicle.
Note: In 2009, DOT stopped collecting resident reports of collisions and only included police reports.
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| Data Source | WSDOT, 2009 | |
| Rate per 100,000 | ||
| Geography | Spokane County | 54.2 (47.9-61.3) |
| WA | 46.3 (44.7-48.0) | |
| U.S. | Not Avail | |
| Trend | 06-09 No Trend | |
| Age | <18 yrs | 48.5 (41.5-56.6) |
| 18-34 yrs | 52.2 (44.9-60.7) | |
| 35-44 yrs | 40.2 (32.0-50.4) | |
| 45-64 yrs | 30.3 (25.1-36.5) | |
| 65+ yrs | 9.5 (5.9-15.2) |
Spokane Regional Health District
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Community Health Assessment
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1101 W College Ave, Room 360, Spokane, WA 99201
509.323.2853
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FAX 509.232.1706
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TDD 509.324.1464
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www.srhd.org/spokanecounts
