Serious motorcycle accident on the B248: 71-year-old seriously injured!
A motorcycle accident in Sienau, Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, seriously injured a 71-year-old. Accident statistics and maps available.

Serious motorcycle accident on the B248: 71-year-old seriously injured!
In Sienau, a quiet town on the B248, there was a worrying motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at 12:01 p.m. when a 71-year-old motorcyclist tried to overtake a car in front. He failed to notice that another vehicle was turning left. The driver recognized the turning car too late, which is why he lost control of his motorcycle. A dramatic situation followed: the driver skidded and left the road. Fortunately, he did not collide with other vehicles, but he still suffered serious injuries and had to be taken to hospital, as Volksstimme reports.
Accident statistics are essential to gain a better understanding of road safety in our region. The interactive online accident atlas, which also provides an insight into accidents resulting in personal injury, provides precise information about the locations and types of accidents. The atlas, published in July 2024, covers data from 2016 to 2024 and will be regularly updated until July 2025. Users can search specifically for accidents involving different types of traffic, including motorcycles, and receive comprehensive additional information that describes the problem of traffic accidents in detail. This valuable data comes from official statistics from the police departments, as Statistikportal states.
Road safety in focus
The nationwide accident statistics play a central role when it comes to analyzing the road safety situation. They offer a reliable and comprehensive picture of accidents, their causes and the people affected. This data is not only the cornerstone of the separation between legislation and traffic education, but also influences road construction and vehicle technology. According to Destatis, the statistics show how different factors contribute to accidents. The aim is to use these resources to develop targeted measures to improve safety on our roads.
Another point that should not be ignored is the high number of motorcycles in recent years. Motorcyclists face particular risks, especially in situations where they have to interact with other road users. The 71-year-old driver's accident in Sienau is a frightening example of how quickly an everyday journey can become dangerous.
Compiling and analyzing this data requires dedication and precision. The hope is that through continuous monitoring and studies, the road safety situation in Germany can be improved. It is everyone's responsibility to exercise particular caution and to find out about the current statistics and how they are prepared. This is the only way we can work together to avoid similar tragic incidents in the future.