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Harris County leads Texas in cyclist deaths during peak riding season, new analysis finds
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra, Cathy Hernandez , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 29, 2026
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Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four days. Traveler’s Cart cl...
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Key points The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four days. Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four days. Traveler’s Cart cl...
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