Bike safety is important, as evidenced by the 98 children killed in biking accidents in 2014. Wearing a properly fitted helmet can reduce head injuries by 45%, but less than half of children usually wear one. When choosing a bike, it should fit the child now and allow them to touch the ground. Parents should supervise children, teach them road rules, and ensure they ride safely in the right areas and with the proper gear, especially at night or in low visibility. Being distracted or without a helmet puts children at higher risk.