Six injured in dramatic accident on B110 near Anklam!

Six injured in dramatic accident on B110 near Anklam!

On Sunday afternoon, October 5, 2025, there was an unfortunate traffic accident on federal highway 110 between Stolpe and Medow, near Anklam, which shocked those involved and the residents. A 58-year-old driver overlooked a vehicle driving on the federal highway, which led to a collision. A total of six people were injured in this accident, including three children aged 3, 10 and 11. The person who caused the accident and the five occupants of the other vehicle, two adults aged 36 and 38, also suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to nearby hospitals Baltic Sea newspaper reported.

The clean-up work after the accident led to significant disruptions on the B 110, and the resulting material damage is estimated at around 25,000 euros. The circumstances of this incident shed light on the current road hazards that continue to exist despite annual road safety statistics. In 2024, there were around 2.5 million traffic accidents across Germany Statista determines. It can be observed that accidents with personal injuries in particular remain at a level that has been roughly constant since 1955.

Current traffic safety

Surveys by the Federal Statistical Office show that traffic accidents often have recurring causes: insufficient distance, inappropriate speed and driving under the influence of alcohol are common factors. In 2024, 40% of alcohol-related accidents resulted in personal injury, resulting in 198 deaths and 17,776 injuries. The increasing number of traffic accidents, particularly those caused by e-bikes and e-scooters, also shows that new forms of mobility also contribute to increased risk in road traffic. Over 26,000 e-bike riders were injured or killed in 2024, which is a worrying trend.

In order to counteract the tragic trend, the EU transport ministers have formulated the “Vision Zero” goal, which aims to no longer register any traffic deaths by 2050. Participation in this project not only requires an improvement in the infrastructure, but also an increased awareness of road users. Human factors such as inattention and recklessness remain key causes of accidents that cannot be ignored. This shows that there is a need for action at all levels – be it through legislation, traffic education or technical innovations.

In the context of the previous accident in Western Pomerania, it is more important than ever to pay attention to the increasing number of accidents and to consistently implement measures to improve road safety. It is to be hoped that such tragic events will provide impetus for improving risk perceptions on our roads.