Figure 1.4.11 - Deaths per Million Trips per Year

Historically, bicycling appears to be significantly more dangerous than walking on a per trip basis. However, based on the 2022 National Household Travel Survey that showed a greater decrease in walking trips than bicycling trips, the rate of death per trips is now similar for both biking and walking.

Historically, bicycling appears to be significantly more dangerous than walking on a per trip basis. However, based on the 2022 National Household Travel Survey that showed a greater decrease in walking trips than bicycling trips, the rate of death per trips is now similar for both biking and walking.
Fatality data in this chart is based on a 5-year average ending in the year of the National Household Travel Survey used as a source for the number of trips. At the time of publication fatality data was only available through 2021 so the 5-year average reflects 2017-2021.
Chart: The League of American BicyclistsSource: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System and USDOT National Household Travel SurveyGet the dataDownload imageCreated with Datawrapper