Transport for London (TfL) has released its provisional annual casualty statistics for 2025, noting a 13% drop in people killed on its road network overall and six killed while cycling, the lowest since 2020 and the second-lowest ever recorded for the latter – however, there was a jump in serious injuries to 3,900 from 3,597 in 2024, with TfL saying the increase “was driven by both injuries to people cycling and travelling in a car.” 

Though cycling is still rising rapidly in London – with an average of 1.5 million cycle journeys made every day according to TfL – the jump means that London cyclists were statistically more likely to be injured in 2025 versus the previous year, but less likely to be killed.

In its 2024 report, TFL noted that cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists made up 80% of all people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads.

> Cyclists continue to be “most at risk” alongside pedestrians and motorcyclists, reveals Transport for London

“Cycling in London continued to boom in 2025, accompanied by the widespread adoption of e-bikes, both dockless rental bikes and privately owned bikes”, said TfL.

“While injury risk per journey has increased compared to 2024, it remains lower than the historical baseline. TfL is working closely with the police to better understand the causes of injuries to car occupants.”

TfL also added that provisional data shows the number of casualties per million cycled journeys reduced by 27% between its 2010-2014 baseline (14.3 injuries per million miles) and last year (10.4 injuries per million miles), pointing to the launch of 17 new Cycleway routes and the completion of safety improvements at Lambeth Bridge to reiterate its commitment to Vision Zero (zero road deaths in London) by 2041.

 

Referring to the often fierce opposition to motor vehicle restrictions and speed limits in the capital, Tom Fyans, CEO of London Cycling Campaign, said: “Every one of London’s near 100 fatal collisions and near 4,000 involving serious injuries annually results in families grieving, friendship circles shattered, lives ruined. Excess speed is a factor in many of these tragedies.

“LCC recognises the work the Mayor, TfL and the Met are doing to reduce this unnecessary, unacceptable toll. But not only does opposition from some about 20mph limits and other road measures to reduce road danger need to end now, we all need to redouble efforts to go further, do more and deliver faster to save lives.”

Will Norman, London’s Cycling Commissioner, said that he has set out “an ambitious new plan” with mayor Sadiq Khan to “tackle road danger, reduce speeds and make streets safer for everyone walking, cycling and travelling across the capital”, while Lilli Matson, TfL’s Chief Safety, Health and Environment Officer, said: ““We know that people walking, cycling and motorcycling remain most at risk, and that speeding and dangerous driving continue to be key factors behind collisions.

“That is why we are working with boroughs, the police and partners to take bold action through our refreshed Vision Zero plan, from safer speed limits and redesigned streets to stronger enforcement and improvements to vehicle safety.

“Our goal remains clear, to eliminate death and serious injury from London’s roads and we will continue to focus on the measures that will have the greatest impact, making our streets safer for everyone who lives in, works in and travels around our city.”