Police record over 150 cyclist casualties in the past year as most dangerous areas are revealed
Road users are being urged to have more patience with each other as statistics reveal more than 150 cyclists were injured in collisions across the county in the past year.
The data obtained by JF Law underscores ongoing concerns about cycling safety in the county.
According to JF Law, Lincolnshire Police recorded 155 cyclist casualties during the 2024/25 reporting period.
Road Traffic Accident Manager at JF Law, Tracy Chick, said: “Cyclist injuries remain unacceptably high across the UK.
"We continue to see preventable collisions caused by driver inattention, deteriorating road surfaces and a lack of safe cycling infrastructure.
“Many of these incidents could be avoided with greater consideration from all road users.
"For cyclists, the impact of a collision can be devastating, ranging from broken bones and head injuries to long-term emotional trauma and significant financial pressures.”
Lincolnshire Police classify cycling injuries by severity: slight, serious or fatal. In 2024/25, the force recorded three fatalities, 36 serious injuries, and 116 slight injuries involving cyclists.
Lincoln recorded the most incidents, with 26, followed by Spalding, with 17, Boston with 15 and Skegness with nine..
Poor road quality continues to worsen the problem, according to JF Law. Potholes, uneven surfaces, and a lack of designated cycling lanes were cited as putting riders at risk, contributing to avoidable collisions across the country.
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.”
Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) is urging road users to have regard for their own and other users’ safety.
Simon Outen-Coe, from the LRSP said: “We encourage all road users to follow the Highway Code and would like to take the opportunity to remind people of the hierarchical system it adopts.
"This states at Rule H1 that ‘those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce the danger they pose to others.’”
“The Rule further adds ‘None of this detracts from the responsibility of ALL road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, to have regard for their own and other road users’ safety.’
“Cyclists are obviously classed as more vulnerable road users within this hierarchy.
"We therefore encourage everyone to follow this guidance, be patient with others, and most of all concentrate when using the roads. If we do this, we can together help reduce the number of individuals killed or seriously injured on our roads.”
JF Law provides expert claim and legal advice services for cyclists who may have been involved in a road accident. They operate a 24-hour helpline and an online claim form, which can be accessed on their website.