The city halved the number of pedestrian deaths compared to 2021.
Seattle recorded no cyclist deaths in 2024 and had half as many pedestrian deaths as in 2021, according to preliminary data. There were 10 pedestrian deaths in 2024, down from a high point of 20 in 2021, when pandemic conditions and the proliferation of large SUVs led to dramatic increases in road deaths.
As Tom Fucoloro explains in Seattle Bike Blog, “The 2024 data is not all good. Bafflingly, there were significant increases in traffic deaths for drivers and their passengers as well as motorcycle riders.” This signals a need to continue to address roadway safety as a holistic issue that impacts everyone, not just people walking and biking.
Fucoloro expresses optimism thanks to the city’s commitment to Vision Zero: The city (and voters) doubled down on its Vision Zero strategy with a new transportation levy. “With many major safe streets projects in construction and planning, Seattle is in a position to keep forcing these numbers down.”
FULL STORY: Early data shows Seattle halved pedestrian deaths and had zero bicycling deaths in 2024
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