paroolOct 20, 2026, 15:18

Twenty traffic deaths and 3,950 casualties: Amsterdam traffic not yet safer

Traffic safety in Amsterdam has not yet improved, with 20 fatalities and 3950 casualties reported in 2025. Accidents involving e-bikes have risen significantly, despite municipal efforts to enhance road infrastructure and reduce vehicle speeds.

Traffic safety in Amsterdam remains a significant concern despite various municipal interventions. A recent report highlights that there were 20 traffic fatalities in 2025, while the number of casualties requiring ambulance assistance rose from 3659 to 3950 within the same year. Vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists, account for the vast majority of these incidents, with nearly 2300 of the recorded ambulance callouts involving people on bicycles. Electric bike accidents have seen a sharp increase, surging by 50 percent compared to the previous year, with 750 incidents involving e-bikes and fatbikes.

The city has attempted to improve safety by widening bike paths, updating school zone infrastructure, and promoting traffic calming measures. While vehicle speeds in 30 km/h zones have decreased slightly, collisions between motorists and cyclists in these areas have risen by 8 percent. Public sentiment remains mixed, with residents of the city center expressing the most concern about road safety, while those in the Zuidoost district generally report feeling the most secure.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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