Traffic chaos in Neuwied: 20 accidents in just three days!

Traffic chaos in Neuwied: 20 accidents in just three days!

In the period from 04 to April 6, 2025, the Neuwied police inspection recorded a total of 20 traffic accidents, all of which led to pure damage to property. In seven cases, the person causing the accident removed from the scene of the accident. However, the police were able to clarify the identity of the fleeting drivers thanks to valuable witness instructions. An alcohol-related traffic accident occurred on the night of Saturday, when a 28-year-old man from Neuwied came off the road with his VW Golf and collided with three parked car. The vehicle was badly damaged and had to be towed. In this case, the man's driver's license was ensured and a criminal proceedings were initiated, such as the Rhein-Zeitung reported.

Another concern of this report is the injuries caused by self -inflicted accidents of motorcyclists.

Details of motorcycle accidents

• 82-year-old man from Neuwied: fall when turning on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in Wiedbachstrasse. Slight injuries, no emergency service treatment, the motorcycle slightly damaged.
• 53-year-old from Rheindörfern: fall without the action of others when turning on Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 5:08 p.m. in Luisenstraße, downtown Neuwied. Serious leg injury, brought to the hospital.
• 18-year-old from a 16-year-old passenger: fall due to non-adapted speed on Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. on a dirt road between Igelweg and Engersgaustraße. Both suffered minor injuries.

The events of alleged attempts at departure in Neuwied-Reich are also striking. In the night from April 5 to April 5, 2025, references to vandalism were found in the “Rhein-Wied-Eck” street. The police ask witnesses to report on 02631-8780 or by email to pinuwied@polizei.rlp.de

alcohol at the wheel: a persistent problem

alcohol offices in road traffic remain a serious topic. According to the data of the KFV , alcohol consumption increases, especially in summer, which also leads to an increase in accidents under drunkenness. In the first quarter of 2022 there was the highest proportion of alcohol accidents in the past 30 years, with 8.5% of all accidents with personal injury due to alcohol. On average, around 2,300 such accidents happen annually. The experts warn of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and appeal to the responsibility of every road user.

The Statistics not only serves to collect accidents, but also offers essential data on the traffic safety situation that can be used for legislative measures, traffic education and infrastructure projects. These statistics also show that a significant part of traffic accidents are due to the behavior of the drivers and emphasize the necessary sensitization for safe driving.