

The report cites that since 2009, the number of cyclist fatalities in urban areas has risen by a staggering 48 percent. New York in particular has already reached its highest number of vehicle-related cyclist fatalities in 20 years, with 26 deaths so far for 2019. It appears that the problem is largely urban-based, too, which won’t come as a surprise to those already aware of the pervasiveness of cyclist fatalities across cities in the U.S. Male cyclist fatalities rose by 3.2 percent, while female cyclist fatalities rose by 29.2 percent.įatal accidents involving cyclists that occurred at night rose by 9.2 percent between 20, and fatalities due to drunk driving also increased by 9.2 percent. The report also delves into the statistics on age and gender for cyclist fatalities.

On October 22, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report outlining the statistics on fatal motor vehicle accidents that occurred in 2018. The data shows that this is largely a problem in urban areas, highlighting the need for better bicycle infrastructure across cities.The report also cites that last year was the deadliest year for cyclists since 1990.increased in 2018 from the year before, despite a total decrease in fatalities from motor vehicle accidents.

A new report recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that the number of vehicle-related cyclist and pedestrian fatalities in the U.S.
