Cyclist Fatalities
Bicyclists and pedalcyclists killed in motor vehicle crashes
% of All Fatalities
2.4%
Total Fatalities
8,397
2015–2023
2023 Fatalities
1,166
Trend
↑ Increasing
+4.4% change
Yearly Trend
| Year | Cyclist Fatalities Fatalities | All Fatalities | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 828 | 35,484 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 849 | 37,806 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 800 | 37,473 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 868 | 36,835 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 856 | 36,355 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 942 | 39,007 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 971 | 43,230 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 1,117 | 42,721 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 1,166 | 40,901 | 2.9% |
About This Data
Cyclist Fatalities-related fatalities are tracked by the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Note that crash cause categories are not mutually exclusive — a single fatal crash may involve multiple contributing factors (e.g., alcohol impairment combined with speeding). The percentage shown represents the share of all traffic fatalities where cyclist fatalities was identified as a contributing factor.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data covers 2015–2023. This information is for research and informational purposes only.