Why Wear a Helmet
​A helmet is the simplest and most effective way to protect what matters most, your head.
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According to the CDC, each year nearly 1,000 bicyclists die each year in crashes involving a motor vehicle and there are around 120,000 emergency department visits for bicyclist crash-related injuries [1]
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In a crash or fall, a properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of serious head injury by 60% [2].
At Heads Smart, we believe safety starts with a simple habit that can save a life.​​​​​​​​​​
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Additional Resources
For Kids and Teens
The following video from Johns Hopkins compares how helmets protect heads to how cell phone cases protect phones and resonates well with kids and teens.
Video: You Make The Call | Bike Helmet Safety from Johns Hopkins [3]
References
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). WISQARS — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; 2024.
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[2] Hoye A. Bicycle helmets – to wear or not to wear? A meta-analyses of the effects of bicycle helmets on injuries. Accid Anal Prev 2018;117:85-97.
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[3] Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2018, June 1). You Make the Call | Bike Helmet Safety [Video]. YouTube