Racing cyclist in Kirchdorf: overlooked and slightly injured!

Racing cyclist in Kirchdorf: overlooked and slightly injured!

In the district of Biberach, a serious accident occurred on May 31, 2025, in which a 42-year-old racing cyclist was hit by a car and dragged several meters. The 18-year-old driver overlooked the cyclist when she crossed a street. Fortunately, the cyclist only suffered minor injuries. The cause of the cause remained after the collision, and the police damage estimate is around 2,000 euros, reports the Remszeitung.

This incident is part of a worrying trend that has become apparent in German road traffic in recent years. According to a study of accident research by insurers (UDV), four fatal and 58 serious injuries among cyclists on German country roads occur in one week. The increase in severe bike accidents is alarming because it increased by almost 30 percent compared to ten years ago.

challenges for cyclists

One of the main problems that leads to these accidents is the frequent overlooking of cyclists on country roads. The UDV study finds that 41 percent of accidents are due to collisions with cars, whereby car travelers are the main causers in 59 percent of the cases. Crossings where 68 percent of severe bike accidents are particularly dangerous.

The required improvement in the infrastructure could help reduce the risk of accident for cyclists significantly. For example, safe transitions should be created and visual disabilities on roads should be removed. In addition, the UDV recommends speed limits at difficult to see. The need for cycle paths is also emphasized, since there are no cycle paths in two out of three accident cases.

increase awareness of security

The Federal Institute for Roads (BAST) also examines the dangers of cycling. It reports on a decline in the number of accidents, which, however, remains behind the general development of accidents. The probability of survival of cyclists is strongly influenced by wearing helmets. The proportion of head injuries in non-helmet carriers is almost ten times higher than with helmet gears, which illustrates the urgency of reconnaissance campaigns and secure infrastructure.

The UDV not only requires the expansion of bike paths, but also a stronger attention to the safe use of roads. All road users are called up to take more consideration: drivers should pay particular attention to cyclists, while cyclists should avoid heavily used country roads.