Crash data from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows fatal and non-fatal crashes are trending upwards from 2024 numbers.
For cyclists like John Mildenberger, the roads have become increasingly dangerous. Mildenberger, a Stuart-based cyclist, says he’s learned to ride defensively, knowing that drivers may not always be paying attention.
“It’s scary,” Mildenberger said. “Very good riders have stopped riding on the road because they’re afraid they’re going to get hurt.”…