DfT recorded 79 pedal cyclist deaths, 4,311 serious injuries and 11,652 slight injuries in Great Britain in 2025. Deaths fell, but serious injuries increased compared with the revised 2024 series.
Key statistics at a glance
| Statistic | Figure | Period and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Pedal cyclists killed | 79 | 2025 Great Britain |
| Seriously injured cyclists | 4,311 | 2025 Great Britain |
| Slightly injured cyclists | 11,652 | 2025 Great Britain |
| Total cyclist casualties | 16,042 | 2025 Great Britain |
| Deaths compared with previous year | −4% | 2024 to 2025 Great Britain |
| Reported cycle traffic | 3.67 billion vehicle miles | 2025 Great Britain |
Great Britain, police-reported road collisions; 2025 final release. Serious/slight figures are severity adjusted. E-scooters and motorcyclists are separate road-user groups.
Cycling deaths fell while serious injuries increased
Cyclist deaths fell from 82 in 2024 to 79 in 2025, a 4% decrease after rounding. Serious injuries rose from 3,753 to 4,311, an increase of 14.9%, while total casualties rose from 14,549 to 16,042.
Cycle traffic increased from 3.52 to 3.67 billion vehicle miles over the same period. These comparisons use the revised 2024 figures in the 2025 release, so both years share the same injury-classification basis.
Rural roads, junctions and cyclist casualties
Across 2021–2025, rural roads accounted for 54% of cycling fatalities and 30% of cycle traffic. Around 58% of fatalities occurred away from junctions, defined as neither at a junction nor within 20 metres of one.
Male cyclists accounted for around 82% of those killed or seriously injured over the five years. These patterns describe the distribution of recorded casualties; distance travelled and riding conditions also influence exposure.
Which cycling injuries are counted?
The figures cover police-reported road injuries involving pedal cyclists in Great Britain. They include qualifying single-cycle incidents, such as a rider falling without another vehicle being involved. E-scooters and motorcycles are separate road-user groups.
Police records capture only part of the cycling injury burden, with cycling injuries particularly underreported. Serious and slight figures are adjusted to improve consistency between police reporting systems; this adjustment does not estimate unreported injuries. Hospital data provides a different view because it can include other settings and cases.
Cycling for work
Where cycling forms part of work, employers should assess the rider, journey and vehicle. Ordinary commuting is generally outside HSE work-related road-safety coverage; travel from home to a work location other than the usual workplace can fall within it.
Frequently asked questions
How many cyclists were killed in 2025?
79 pedal cyclists were killed in police-reported road collisions in Great Britain, down from 82 in 2024.
How many cyclists were seriously injured in 2025?
There were 4,311 serious injuries in the severity-adjusted DfT series, 14.9% more than the revised 2024 total of 3,753.
Where do most cycling fatalities occur?
Rural roads accounted for 54% of cycling fatalities across 2021–2025. Around 58% occurred away from junctions.
Using these statistics?
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Suggested citation: Online CPD Academy, Cyclist Death & Injury Statistics UK: 2025 Data (2026), updated 18 September 2026.
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