Traffic accident in Niederorschel: child with scooter slightly injured

Traffic accident in Niederorschel: child with scooter slightly injured

On Monday afternoon, June 24, 2025, there was a regrettable traffic accident on the main street in Niederorschel. A driver who wanted to drive backwards from a parking lot on the street collided with a boy who drove the sidewalk on a scooter. According to initial information, the child was slightly injured. The local police have now started investigations into the exact cause of the accident in order to fully clarify the events. This notification comes from the [State Police Inspection Nordhausen] (https://www.news.de/lokales/858723181/polizeimessungen-aktuell-aus-niedersorschel-am-24-2025- traffic accident-in-niedorschel-heute/1/).

accident reports like this remind us of how important traffic safety is not only for adults, but also for the youngest road users. In Germany, statistics on traffic accidents are of the utmost importance. According to Destatis, the comprehensive data serve to gain reliable and differentiated information on the traffic safety situation. These results are not only the basis for legislation and traffic education, but also for road construction and vehicle technology.

traffic safety in focus

Road traffic accident statistics captures important information on accidents, participants and their causes. It is also documented which type of accidents occur most frequently and how various factors affect the frequency of accidents. This data is essential to develop effective measures to improve traffic safety.

In the European Union, thousands of people lose their lives or suffer serious injuries every year in traffic accidents. According to a [study of the European Parliament] (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/de/article/20190410sto36615/ Transups accident statistics-in-der-eu-Infographics), the number of traffic dead has dropped by 36 percent between 2010 and 2020. Nevertheless, every traffic accident remains a serious topic that affects the weaker in traffic, such as children.

children and traffic safety

In 2018, only 2 percent of the traffic fatalities under the age of 15 were old, which shows that the security measures work for children, but cannot be enough. Nevertheless, the age group of 18- to 24-year-olds has an alarming rate of traffic fatalities, although it only makes up a small part of the population. It is therefore crucial that the education and safety in road traffic are continuously monitored and improved.

accidents like that in Niederschel can happen to all of us, and they remind us that we are always mindful. The incident underlines the need to pay particular attention to both their own driving habits and that of the other road users. Each of us can help increase security on our streets.