Traffic accidents in Freital-Dippoldiswalde further declined-reason to joy?

Traffic accidents in Freital-Dippoldiswalde further declined-reason to joy?

Dippoldiswalde, Deutschland - In Dippoldiswalde and Freital, there is gratifying news about traffic safety. The number of accidents, like the Saxon Newspaper reported, decreased significantly. In 2024, the Freital-Dippoldiswalde police station recorded a total of 2,348 traffic accidents, which means a decline compared to 2,450 accidents in the previous year. This positive development can also be seen in the statistics figures, which prove a continuous decrease in accidents in recent years-except for the years of corona pandemic, in which the numbers also decreased.

causes and developments

The most common causes of these accidents are a lack of safety distance and non -adapted speed, according to the police statistics. While a lack of distance was recorded in 175 cases, there were 173 accidents due to inappropriate speed. In addition, 55 alcohol accidents and 11 accidents caused by drug use.

The police station attributes the falling number of accidents, among other things, to the use of modern assistance systems in vehicles. District manager Martin Gebhardt said that the lower number of novice drivers could also play a role. The number of seriously injured in 2024 was 92, which of the slightly injured at 386. This is a total of 484 injuries - an increase compared to 2023 when 435 people were injured.

In the nationwide context, the numbers are also revealing. According to Destatis there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in 2023. The number of accidents with personal damage remains at a similar level compared to the 1950s. A goal of European traffic policy, the "Vision Zero", strives to record no more racing deads by 2050.

traffic safety and future challenge

Another important aspect are the current trends: more and more accidents with e-bikes and e-scooters are presenting the traffic safety situation with new challenges. In 2023, around 23,744 people were injured or killed who were traveling on e-bikes. E-bike drivers have a higher risk of being involved in accidents than traditional cyclists.

The latest figures show that traffic safety is a dynamic topic that must be continuously observed and analyzed. The various prevention measures aimed at improving traffic safety are of great importance for the future. In order to reduce the increase in accidents by new road users, such as e-bike drivers and to make the streets safer, further efforts are required. The Statista emphasizes that security measures in road traffic policy are essential to achieve the set goals.