Characteristics of, and insurance payments for, injuries to cyclists in Tasmania, 1990-2010

Abstract

Objective: To describe the characteristics and costs of injuries to cyclists resulting in a 3rd party insurance claim in Tasmania. Methods: Data on injuries to cyclists were obtained from the Motor Accident Insurance Board (MAIB) for the period 1990-2010. Frequency and insurance costs of injuries to cyclists were compared to injuries incurred by other road users. Descriptive analyses of cycling injuries and insurance costs by year, age and sex of claimant, and type and location of injury are presented. Results: Annual costs of insurance claims by cyclists averaged AUD 3.9 million. There was a significant decrease in the frequency of claims made by all road users combined over the study perio..