Accidents involving cyclists surge to 4-year high with over 770 cases in 2025 as road safety worsens
More than half of these accidents were due to failing to keep a proper lookout and cycling in a disorderly manner.
Accidents involving cyclists in Singapore have reached a four-year high with 772 cases reported in 2025, a 25% increase from the previous year. The surge in traffic deaths and injuries has prompted the Singapore Traffic Police to remind all road users to be more responsible. In 2025, 17 fatal accidents occurred, down from 13 in 2024 and 15 in 2023.
Most accidents (over half) were due to cyclists cycling in a disorderly manner and failing to keep a proper lookout. Cyclists include those using power-assisted bicycles, recumbent bicycles, trishaws, and tricycles. The recent increase in accidents coincides with worsening road conditions in Singapore, as traffic deaths hit a 10-year high of 149 in 2025, up from 141 in 2016.
The number of injuries also rose from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025. Videos of dangerous cyclist behavior have circulated online, including cycling through red lights, riding inside expressway tunnels, and riding in large groups on highways. Cyclists must follow all traffic rules, including obeying signals and road markings, riding predictably, staying to the left, and being mindful of others.
Cyclists transitioning to pedestrian crossings at red lights must do so safely to avoid endangering pedestrians. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment for up to three months, with penalties doubled for repeat offenders. Cyclists causing harm can face imprisonment up to a year and fines up to $5,000, while more serious offenses can lead to up to four years in jail and fines up to $10,000.
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