On 21 April 2026, the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) published a new PIN Flash 50 report titled “Improving the safety of cycling in Europe”. This marks the organisation’s first in-depth analysis of cycling safety in six years.
Cycling plays an increasingly important role in Europe’s transport systems. It contributes to healthier populations, more liveable cities, and progress towards climate and environmental goals. Across Europe, governments are encouraging a shift from private car use to more sustainable modes of transport, including walking, cycling, and public transport. In this context, cycling has become a key component of policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, making more efficient use of land, and addressing congestion in urban areas.
The report analyses recent trends in cyclist fatalities and serious injuries across Europe and identifies the main risk factors affecting cyclists on European roads. It also examines policies and measures that can improve cycling safety while supporting the continued growth of cycling as a safe, healthy, and sustainable mode of transport.
The full report is available at this link.