2022 was the ‘worst year ever for bicyclist deaths,’ new data shows
- Date: 04/04/2024
The number of cyclists who died in traffic crashes reached the highest number in 2022 since the federal government started…
The city has been investing in infrastructure like protected and unprotected bike lanes and greenway systems. A look at the data shows that investment is paying off in a big way, by keeping cyclists safer.
Not only are there fewer crashes but, when there is a crash, it’s less likely to result in an injury, according to the data. In 2018, there were 19 cyclists injured for every 100,000 Raleigh residents. Last year, it dropped below five crashes per 100,000 residents — even as the city’s population and interest in cycling grew.
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