LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Drivers throughout Michigan are being reminded to drive with caution after data shows crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are on the rise. That’s according to a new report released by the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, which showed crash-related data for 2023.

Breaking Down The Latest Data:

*Pedestrian-involved crashes rose by 11%, with 2,114 crashes in 2023 and 1,897 in 2022.

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*Pedestrian fatalities increased by 6%, with 183 deaths in 2023 and 173 in 2022.

*Bicycle-involved crashes increased by 10%, with 1,480 crashes in 2023 and 1,340 in 2022.

*Bicyclist fatalities fell by 33%, with 24 deaths in 2023 and 36 in 2022.

Michigan’s bicycle laws can be found here.