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There have been eight cyclists and one e-bike rider killed on SA roads since January – the highest annual total in at least the last three decades according to available data.
Five of the nine deaths occurred in regional South Australia and four in metropolitan Adelaide, with victims ranging in age from 17 to 76.
Motorcyclist deaths have also risen sharply this year, with 14 riders killed so far in 2026 compared to five at the same point last year.
RAA Senior Manager Road Safety and Infrastructure Charles Mountain said anyone losing their lives on the road was devastating, and called on riders and drivers to look out for each other as the weather warms up.
“More cyclists losing their lives on SA roads than ever this year before the end of August is a tragedy for everyone who has been affected,” Mr Mountain said.
“These aren’t just numbers – they’re mums, dads, sons or daughters who went out for a ride and didn’t come home.
“Whether you’re on two wheels or four, everyone has a role to play in keeping each other safe on our roads
“For drivers, that means giving cyclists plenty of room, checking twice before opening car doors or turning across bike lanes, and being patient.
“For riders, it means being fully focused, using front and rear lights when required, wearing a helmet and riding to the conditions.”
Mr Mountain said while a number of this year’s cyclist deaths involved single-vehicle crashes, there was a need for continued investment in safer cycling routes.
“RAA has consistently called for a $10 million State Bicycle Fund to expand and improve cycling infrastructure across South Australia,” Mr Mountain said.
“Better-designed and better-separated cycling networks remain one of the clearest ways we can protect vulnerable road users long-term.
“As we head into spring, when more cyclists and motorcyclists typically return to our roads, we’re urging everyone to be alert and look out for one another.”
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