US cyclist fatalities recorded at 1,103 in 2024

In 2024, the United States recorded 1,103 cyclist deaths, representing a 6% decrease from the previous year. Cyclists accounted for 2.8% of the 39,254 total traffic fatalities nationwide.

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that 81% of pedalcyclist fatalities occurred in urban areas, 60% took place away from intersections, and 52% happened during nighttime hours.

State-level data shows Michigan recorded 29 pedalcyclist deaths, followed by New Jersey with 25, and Georgia, Ohio, and Virginia each with 24. Michigan's fatality rate was 0.29 per 100,000 residents, while New Jersey's was 0.26 per 100,000.