Report on cyclist safety in Europe and Cyprus

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) published its PIN Flash 50 report on Tuesday, highlighting trends in cyclist safety. In Cyprus, serious cyclist injuries decreased by an average of 7% annually between 2014 and 2024, marking the largest reduction among the examined countries. During the 2022-2024 period, cyclists accounted for 5% of road fatalities in Cyprus, compared to 10% across the European Union. Across the EU, 1,926 cyclists died in 2024. Over the last decade, EU cyclist deaths decreased by only 8% at an average annual rate of 0.5%, significantly slower than the 2% annual decline for motor vehicle users. Total serious cyclist injuries in the EU rose by 12% during this period. Furthermore, hospital data suggests that police records may capture less than 10% of actual incidents in many countries. The analysis notes that 65% of cyclist fatalities involve collisions with motor vehicles, primarily passenger cars.