US Road Deaths Are Nearing A Record Low, But Cyclist Deaths Hit A 40-Year High Last YearPublished bycarscoops.comon •1 min readTraffic deaths fell 4.3% during the first quarter of 2026. Fatality rate reached its lowest first-quarter level since 2014.BicyclesNHTSAPedestriansSafetyUSASECCIALearn moreShareLegalReport