Suicides were frequent at the Golden Gate Bridge. Not anymore

For decades, an average of 30 each year would commit suicide by leaping from the bridge. With the new deterrent nets in place ...

All It Took to Prevent Golden Gate Bridge Suicides Was People Caring Enough to Try

For decades, the Golden Gate Bridge averaged a suicide every week or two. In the second half of 2025, there wasn't a single ...

Golden Gate Bridge deaths by suicide down 87% after installation of prevention nets, report says

The Golden Gate bridge has a suicide prevention net along the full length of the 1.7-mile span. And it appears to be working, according to the latest data.