Cyclists in Maikammer after an accident slightly injured - witnesses wanted!

Cyclists in Maikammer after an accident slightly injured - witnesses wanted!

On January 13, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Maikammer, which slightly injured a 56-year-old cyclist. The incident happened at 3:40 p.m. in the parking lot of the Wasgau Markt when the cyclist was touched during a turning maneon of a small van and fell. No signs of accident were found on site, which indicates the minor nature of the incident. Witnesses of the accident are urgently asked to report to the Edenkoben police inspection in order to contribute to clarifying the events. The responsible police department Landau has sent the message about the incident.

The accident statistics show that traffic accidents in Germany are still a worrying topic. According to Destatis , 2,406,465 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide in 2022. Compared to 2021 with 2,314,938 accidents and in 2020 with 2,245,245 accidents, this is a worrying increase. The numbers for accidents with personal injury are particularly alarming: in 2022, 289,672 such incidents with 2,788 fatalities were recorded. For comparison: in 2021 there were 258,987 accidents with 2,562 fatalities. These statistics form the basis for measures in legislation and traffic safety.

traffic accidents and their background

Comprehensive traffic accident statistics aim to attract reliable and current data about the traffic safety situation. It includes detailed information on various aspects, including the vehicles involved, an accident and the causes of the accident. The results of these surveys are crucial for the development of measures in the field of traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology.

A remarkable aspect of accident research is the continuous work of the ADAC , which has been analyzing serious traffic accidents in Germany since 2005. The aim of this research is to research the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures. Over 20,000 traffic accidents have already been evaluated as part of traffic research. The findings, especially with regard to the consequences of the accident, are alarming: Over 85% of accidents in the ADAC accident database lead to serious or fatal injuries.

safety measures in road traffic

The accident statistics and research results illustrate how important traffic education and technical progress are for safety in road traffic. By constant evaluation and adaptation of the legal measures, the number of traffic accidents is to be reduced in order to better protect both pedestrians and cyclists and drivers.