Number of road traffic fatalities in Germany 1950-2022

The number of traffic accident deaths in Germany has decreased considerably in the last decade, compared to the 1990s, and especially the 1960s and 1970s. Around 2,780 deaths were recorded in 2022. These numbers and their monitoring take on particular significance in the country that is home to the Autobahn and some of the most famous cars in the world.

Staying safe

On a European scale, Germany was quite far down the list in terms of road deaths, with the most recorded in Romania. The reduction of road traffic deaths in Germany may be due to a number of positive factors with long-term potential: progressive automotive engineering, increased regulation and legislation regarding road traffic and driving, as well as expanded driving safety resources and training. Traffic accidents happen for various reasons, be it a bad combination of circumstances or the human factor. Certain choices and consumption habits significantly increase the risk of a car accident, a common example being driving after drinking.

Into the future

The addition of e-scooters to German city traffic in particular, alongside various vehicles, motorcycles and bikes in often already crowded areas poses a new challenge for preventing accidents and fatalities. There were over 7,400 injuries recorded in 2022 which were the result of an e-scooter crash. That same year, 10 fatalities also occurred following an e-scooter accident. Increasing mobility and various transportation modes attached to it will definitely keep the issue of road safety on the map.