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Deer accident on the L15: Tiguan battered, driver happy!
A wildlife accident in Uckermark: A VW Tiguan hit a deer, 61-year-old driver uninjured, 15,000 euros worth of damage.
Deer accident on the L15: Tiguan battered, driver happy!
A tragic wildlife accident occurred on June 25th between Bohmsdorf and Himmelpfort on the L15. A deer crossing the road was hit by a VW Tiguan. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was uninjured, while a 65-year-old female passenger suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to hospital for observation. The dead deer was then dragged to an adjacent field, where a hunting tenant looked after the carcass. The damage to the vehicle amounts to around 15,000 euros. This reports Northern Courier.
Such wildlife accidents are not an isolated case in Germany. The efficiency of preventing wildlife accidents has increased in recent years, primarily through the analysis of wildlife accident data. In Baden-Württemberg, comprehensive statistics are now available that provide a detailed overview of accidents involving wildlife. Since the beginning of 2021, not only accidents with personal injuries, but also those without, have been documented. From 2021 to 2024, an impressive 76,537 wildlife accidents were recorded.
statistical surveys and findings
What are the most common causes of these wildlife accidents? The majority of collisions involve deer, with 54,574 cases recorded. Wild boars, foxes and badgers also often fall victim to vehicle traffic. The highest number of accidents were found in the districts of Ravensburg, Sigmaringen and Karlsruhe. Some of these routes have even been identified as recurring; at least six of them had constant wildlife accidents between 2021 and 2022. FVA BW states that around 10% of wildlife accidents occur within the corridors of the general game trail plan.
The observations and statistics place a clear focus on the need to implement effective prevention measures. Hunters and traffic authorities work hand in hand to identify vulnerable routes and prevent future collisions. The use of innovative technologies and approaches, such as wildlife protection fences or special warning systems, is becoming increasingly important.
Looking into the future
A deeper understanding of wildlife behavior and their interactions with human traffic is crucial. The goal of increasing road safety through targeted measures remains the focus. The data collected is important not only for prevention, but also for evaluating the effectiveness of measures that have already been implemented. The course has been set to further improve safety for drivers and wild animals in the future and to prevent accidents like the one on June 25th.