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Pedestrian Injuries from Bikes Skyrocket in 2025
22 Aug
Summary
- Serious pedestrian injuries from cyclist collisions reached a record high last year.
- The 2025 injury toll saw a two-thirds increase compared to pre-pandemic times.
- Miles cycled increased only slightly, while injuries rose significantly.
Statistics released for 2025 reveal a concerning surge in serious injuries to pedestrians involving cyclists. The number of pedestrians seriously hurt in collisions with bikes and e-bikes reached an unprecedented peak last year.
This injury toll represents a significant increase of more than two-thirds when compared to the period before the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, this sharp rise in injuries occurred despite only a modest increase in the total number of miles cycled during the same timeframe.
The data indicates a worrying trend where the escalation of cycling's popularity has outpaced safety measures for vulnerable road users. The disparity between the rise in cycling miles and the dramatic increase in pedestrian injuries suggests an urgent need to address road safety.
