Alarming accident statistics: Western Pomerania with 6 deaths on federal roads!

Alarming accident statistics: Western Pomerania with 6 deaths on federal roads!

In 2025, the Vorpommern-Greifswald district has already recorded a worrying number of traffic accidents on federal highways. As of October 14th, 1,464 accidents had already been registered. The recent incidents in which several people were injured were particularly tragic. A serious accident on the B199, caused by a driver who ignored the right of way, injured two women. There was a serious accident on the B111 between Hohendorf and Wolgast in which a mother was killed and her three children were seriously injured when a 68-year-old Skoda driver crossed into oncoming traffic.

The accident statistics show that federal highway 109 has the highest number of accidents with 432 accidents, including one death and 105 injuries. The B110 and B111 also had worrying numbers: 322 and 319 accidents, with tragic results such as two more deaths and a total of 135 injuries. The numbers from January 1st to October 14th, 2025 are provisional and only reflect part of the traffic situation, as late reports and changes are possible at any time.

Rising trend of dangers

The trend in accident numbers last year is alarming. In 2024, more than 55,000 traffic accidents were counted in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, slightly fewer than in the previous year, but the number of traffic fatalities rose to 93, almost doubling compared to 2023. A third of these fatal accidents were collisions with trees. Common causes include excessive speed and carelessness. The ADFC regional association MV, represented by Horst Krumpen, sees the inadequate infrastructure as the main reason for accidents, especially involving cyclists. Since the corona pandemic, the number of cyclists has increased without the infrastructure being adapted accordingly.

Professor Dr. Martin Jordan from the Greifswald University Medical Center notes that a particularly large number of serious accidents occur with e-scooters and e-bikes. He emphasizes that wearing a helmet is strongly recommended to reduce the risk of serious head injuries.

Focus on road safety

The statistics and data are not just numbers, but also the basis for important road safety measures. The statistics provide a comprehensive analysis of the causes of accidents and their influence on transport policy. The aim of road traffic accident statistics is to show structural conditions and possible dependencies in order to be able to develop effective strategies to improve traffic safety. Legislation and road construction are also based on the results.

The current figures from Western Pomerania show that there is a great need for action. In order to sustainably increase safety on the roads, a rethinking of society as a whole is necessary. The authorities' efforts are needed to prevent such tragic accidents as best as possible in the future.

For more information on this topic, the detailed reports can be found at Northern Courier and NDR can be viewed, while comprehensive data is also available Federal Statistical Office be available.