Dramatic Father's Day Balance: Triple more accidents from alcohol!

Dramatic Father's Day Balance: Triple more accidents from alcohol!

Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland - The holidays, especially Father's Day, are often associated with festive celebrations and social get -together. But this careless mood can be clouded by alarming statistics. According to SWR there was a total of 13 alcohol-related traffic accidents in Baden-Württemberg on Father's Day in Baden-Württemberg. This increase is particularly noteworthy, since this value is almost three times as high as the average number of alcohol -related accidents with personal injury that was around 4.6 a day in 2024.

The analysis of the State Statistical Office in Baden-Württemberg shows that the proportion of alcohol-related accidents on this holiday was 10.7 percent, while on normal days it is around 5 percent. This worrying development can also be seen in the fact that the 13 main causes of alcohol accidents were all male. Among these main causes, 61.5 percent were traveling by bike or pedelec.

increased numbers and the consequences for traffic safety

Overall, Baden-Württemberg recorded an average of 91 accidents with personal injury in 2024. This is also reflected in the nationwide figures, where, according to the Federal Statistical Office, 287 alcohol -related accidents were documented on the 2023 of the Ascension Day in 2023. These figures make it clear that the danger that drivers from alcoholic drivers is also a serious problem at the national level.

according to BR sees Bernd Emmrich from the ADAC Südbayern a possible connection between the ongoing pandemie restrictions and the increased celebration with alcohol consumption. After the restrictions on their leisure activities, people seem to make up for the behaviors that were not possible during pandemic. This could have a negative impact on traffic safety.

long -term developments and measures

In recent years, it has also been shown that almost 48 percent of all alcohol accidents led to personal injury, which corresponds to 2,466 accidents in the past year. This value increased compared to 2017 when the quota was 45 percent. Despite the falling total number of alcohol -related accidents with personal damage since 1975 by almost 74 percent, there is a great need for action.

The alcohol limit in Germany is up to 0.5 per thousand, from 1.1 per thousand the driving is considered a crime. During the trial period, even driving with 0 per thousand is prescribed. Nevertheless, the question of whether a general ban on alcohol at the wheel could significantly reduce the number of accidents is controversial.

The current situation illustrates the need for more intensive information and stronger security measures to minimize the risks in traffic and to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol at the wheel. With regard to accident statistics, further action remains required to reduce the number of people concerned and make the streets safer.