Dangerous streets in MV: 93 dead and drastic accident record 2024!

Dangerous streets in MV: 93 dead and drastic accident record 2024!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the current accident balance shows that road traffic has not become safer in 2024. According to the state police, the state recorded a total of 55,106 traffic accidents, a slight decline of 1.0 % compared to the previous year. But the number of traffic fats rose alarming to 93, which has marked the highest level since 2015. Particularly frightening is the increase in cyclists killed, which rose from only 2 in 2023 to 14 last year, with nine of the victims not wearing a helmet. This suggests that there is an urgent need for action to increase security on the streets. Ostsee Zeitung reported Prevention measures.

The highest number of traffic fatalities recorded the district of Vorpommern-Rügen with 20 dead, while the district of Rostock has the lowest value with 8. A third of the dead died in collisions with trees. The most common causes of serious accidents are disregard for the right of way, not maintaining safety distances, excessive speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. It becomes even clearer: in almost two thirds of all accidents in which personal injury occurred, drivers were the causes.

The most dangerous streets

A look at the top 5 most dangerous streets in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania cannot hurt either. These streets represent a special challenge for all road users:

• Lübsche Strasse in Wismar - 17 accidents
• Hamburger Strasse in Rostock and Heinrich-Heine-Ring in Stralsund-14 accidents each
• st. Petersburger Strasse, Warnowallee and Südr in Rostock - 13 accidents each
• Hamburger Allee in Schwerin and Strelitzer Straße in Waren (Müritz) - 12 accidents each
• Rostock Chaussee in Stralsund and Güstrow and Neustrelitzer Straße in Neubrandenburg - 11 accidents each

These numbers speak a clear language and question traffic safety in the region. Interior Minister Christian Pegel has already announced measures to reduce the accident. This includes increased traffic controls and preventive programs to minimize the dangers in road traffic.

statistics as decision aid

The comprehensive traffic accident statistics are not just numbers. They also serve as a valuable basis for the development of measures in legislation, traffic education as well as in road construction and vehicle technology. Destatis emphasizes that a differentiated view of the accidents and the respective causes helps us to implement targeted and effective strategies to improve traffic safety.

Another aspect is the European perspective on traffic safety. You can learn more about the central data and statistics on the website of Eurostat. Here it becomes clear how traffic safety develops within the EU and what measures are taken to reduce accidents.

The current situation asks for action, both on the part of the authorities and the road users themselves. It is up to all of us to make a contribution to make the streets safer.