Terrible accident in Bautzen: Cyclists trapped under van!

Terrible accident in Bautzen: Cyclists trapped under van!

On Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Bautzen, in which a cyclist was recorded by a van. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when the van collided with the cyclist when leaving an exit on Löbauer Strasse. The bike got under the vehicle, which led to serious injuries to the cyclist. A rescue helicopter had to be requested to bring the injured to a clinic. The driver of the van suffered a shock and was medical care on site by the emergency services. The police have started the investigation into the exact cause of the accident, while Löbauer Straße was fully blocked during the mission, as [Blick.de] (https://www.sach.de/sachsen/schwerer-unfall-radfreuer-von- Transporter-erfast-artikel13886178) reported.

Such tragic incidents throw a shadow on the current traffic situation for cyclists in Germany. According to the Federal Statistical Office, a total of 441 cyclists lost their lives in road traffic in 2024. This makes every sixth traffic fatal to a cyclist. Compared to 2023, there was a decline of 33 deaths, but this is an increase of 11.4 percent in a ten -year comparison. The increasing number of pedelec users, which contributes to an increase in accidents, is particularly alarming. Of the fatally injured cyclists, 43.5 percent were on e-bikes, which is almost five times more than ten years ago. This development worries experts, because older cyclists are particularly at risk according to Tagesschau.de. Almost two thirds of the fatally injured cyclists belonged to the age group of over 65-year-olds.

The dangers for cyclists

such as [Tagesspiegel.de] (https://www.tagesspiegel.de/sgesellschaft/panorama/unfallstatistik-jeder-sechste- Transpote-ist-in-radfreuer-13584835.html) reported, 70.7 percent of the 92,882 registered bicycle accidents in 2024 collisions with cars. Drivers wore the main culprit to these accidents in 75.3 percent of the cases. Most fatal accidents often occur at intersections and access, which further fueled the discussion about traffic safety for cyclists. The General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) calls for more comprehensive measures to improve cycle paths. According to a survey, 70 percent of those surveyed felt unsafe in road traffic.

Every accident is one too much, and the incident in Bautzen once again shows that cyclists are often in a dangerous position in road traffic. Especially in times when more and more people switch to bicycles, it is crucial to increase the safety in road traffic and take preventive measures. Stay careful and attentive, whether as a cyclist or driver - nobody wants to become a tragic accident from an everyday trip.