Transportation
The Most Dangerous Spots for Cyclists in London
A new website for the first time allows riders to explore the biggest risks on their commutes, in their communities and more.
Tape reading ‘dangerous junction’ on the Cycle SuperHighway 7 in Tooting, London.
Source: London Cycling CampaignTen junctions across London for the first time have been named as the most dangerous ones in the city for cyclists.
By using an algorithm that analyzes five years of data from emergency service responses to crashes, then weighting accidents by severity, recency and number of victims, the London Cycling Campaign has assigned the junctions as the worst for cyclist safety. A new website allows riders and users to identify the most dangerous spots in their neighborhoods, on their commutes and more.