As bicycle accidents hit 4-year high, cyclists call for more mutual respect from peers, road users
Accidents involving cyclists hit a four-year high in 2025 with 772 cases, including 17 that were fatal.
Singapore experienced a surge in bicycle accidents, with the number of incidents reaching a four-year high of 772 in 2025 alone, including 17 fatalities. Educator Joseph Lee, 49, was among those affected, sustaining a fractured collarbone after a taxi illegally drove straight through a right-turn-only lane while he was cycling on Senja Road.
Lee and other cyclists have called for increased mutual respect among all road users, noting that while some cyclists break rules without consequence, those who follow traffic regulations should not have to suffer the consequences. The Singapore Cycling Federation's Steven Lim highlighted an increase in animosity between different road user groups, attributing it to a lack of shared responsibility and people prioritizing personal rights over others' safety.
Francis Chu, president of Safety for Active Mobility Users, stressed the importance of empathy and adopting a mindset that places the safety of others before one's own.
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