Number of traffic casualties increases, 50 percent more e-bike accidents
Traffic casualties in Amsterdam increased by eight percent in 2025, driven largely by a sharp rise in accidents involving e-bikes and fatbikes. City officials are addressing the trend through targeted infrastructure improvements and are currently evaluating the impact of local restrictions on fatbike usage.
The number of traffic casualties in Amsterdam rose by eight percent in 2025, reaching a total of 3,950 incidents according to municipal data. Cyclists accounted for more than half of these accidents, with a notable surge in incidents involving e-bikes. Records show that 504 individuals were injured on standard e-bikes and 243 on fatbikes, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. Municipal officials attribute the rise primarily to the growing popularity and usage of electric bicycles across the city.
City Alderman Moeskops noted that accident rates remained stable on 30 kilometer per hour roads, suggesting incidents occurred elsewhere, such as on 50 kilometer per hour routes. In response to these safety concerns, the city has implemented infrastructure improvements like new speed bumps and crosswalks. Additionally, a ban on fatbikes was introduced in Vondelpark last year. The municipal council plans to evaluate current safety measures in November and is awaiting potential national policy changes to address the ongoing trend of traffic-related injuries.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
