A recent study by the regional ambulance organization and the public safety institute VeiligheidNL reveals that slightly over 50% of the 5,000 victims of traffic accidents in Amsterdam are

cyclists, with the age group of 18 to 24 being the most vulnerable.

The data, compiled from 2022, highlights that 16% of the accident victims are motorists, and 15% were riding mopeds. Melanie van der Horst, the city's traffic chief, responded to the concerning statistics by implementing a 30 kph speed limit on the majority of Amsterdam's roads. She emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that it has reached a point where some individuals no longer feel safe using their bicycles. "This necessitates further measures to ensure traffic becomes more serene and secure," she conveyed to the Parool.

Additionally, the study indicates that the majority of accidents involving cyclists occur in the town center, whereas car accidents are more prevalent in the Nieuw-West area. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address specific risk factors in various regions of the city.