Nearly 100 cyclists were injured in collisions across Warwickshire over the last year, new data has revealed.

Data obtained by Advice.co.uk confirms that Warwickshire Police recorded 99 cyclist casualties on local roads during the 2024/25 reporting period.

Of the 99 recorded incidents, police data logged two deaths, 26 "serious" injuries and 70 "slight" injuries.

Tracy Chick, road traffic accident manager at JF Law, commented on the findings: "Cyclist injury levels across the UK are still far too high.

"Many crashes could be prevented; they often stem from driver inattention, worn-out road surfaces, and a lack of safe, dedicated cycling routes.

"The consequences for cyclists can be extremely serious. From broken bones and head injuries to long-term emotional and financial strain, the impact of a collision is often life-changing."

The Warwickshire figures mirror a national trend.

According to Department for Transport statistics, between 2019 and 2023, an average of two cyclists were killed and 80 seriously injured every week across Great Britain.

advertisement

In 2023 alone, 87 cyclists lost their lives, and nearly 4,000 suffered serious injuries.

Advice.co.uk's review of the regional collision data highlights specific hotspots, with Warwick recording the highest number of incidents (32), followed closely by Stratford-upon-Avon (23).

Tracy Chick said: "As more people take up cycling across the UK, improving road safety and ensuring justice for injured cyclists must remain a national priority.

"It's vital that anyone injured in a cycling accident understands their rights and seeks legal advice as soon as possible.

"If the accident was caused by someone else's negligence, whether that's a motorist, local authority, or another party, they may be entitled to make a compensation claim to help cover medical costs, loss of earnings, and other related damages."