In São Paulo, pedestrian fatalities from motorcycle accidents have been increasing, contrasting with a decrease in fatalities involving cars, indicating a troubling trend in road safety.
Data from the Traffic Department of São Paulo (Detran-SP) reveals a concerning trend in pedestrian fatalities related to motorcycles over the last three years, particularly escalating since 2022, while car-related fatalities have seen a decline. This pattern suggests a shift in the dynamics of road safety in the region, with motorcycles increasingly involved in lethal accidents. In the capital city of São Paulo alone, this rise in motorcycle-related incidents has been particularly pronounced in 2023.
The statistics, compiled by the Infosiga system for monitoring traffic-related fatalities, indicate that a significant portion of pedestrian deaths now involve motorcycles. In the past year, there were 1,376 pedestrian fatalities in the state, of which only 809 included information about the vehicle type involved in the accidents. This lack of comprehensive reporting hinders a full understanding of the scale of motorcycle-related incidents but confirms a worrying trend in urban traffic safety.
The figures for 2025 in São Paulo's capital highlight the severity of the issue, with 410 reported pedestrian deaths due to traffic accidents, 230 of which specifically involved motorcycles, making up approximately 43.9% of the total cases. The statistics for the years 2023 and 2024 show similar proportions, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the rising risks associated with motorcycle traffic in urban areas, ensuring the safety of pedestrians and the general public.
