Crash Helmet

Since 1990, Dean Foundation’s Crash Helmet® program has been working to reduce the risk of head injuries caused by biking accidents through encouraging children and the entire family to wear bicycle helmets.

In September 2009, an all-new brightly-colored Crash Helmet® with splash design and rejuvenated body will be revealed.

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Crash Helmet® can be seen traveling to area schools, daycare centers and community events sharing the importance of wearing a bike helmet. Being out in the community for almost twenty years, this comical, lovable character is a community icon.

Have an event or program you’d like Crash Helmet® to attend? Contact the Passenger Safety Educator or call 608-827-2327.

Does your Helmet Fit? Take our Five-Step Helmet Fit Testtaylorkids1.jpg

  1. With one hand, gently life the front of the helmet up and back. The helmet should not move up and back.
  2. With one hand, gently life the back of the helmet up and forward. The helmet should not move up and forward.
  3. Put a hand on each side of the helmet and rock from side to side. Shake your head “no” as hard as possible. Helmet should not move from side to side.
  4. Open your mouth (lower jaw) as wide as possible, without moving your head. The top of your helmet should pull down.
  5. Check to see where the front edge of helmet covers your forehead. The front edge of the helmet should be no more than one to two fingers-widths from your eyebrows.

For more information about selecting a bike helmet that fits you click here