Police registered 24,535 accidents - 36 traffic fatalities - Prevention remains the focus
The South Hesse Police Headquarters the traffic accident statistics for 2024 . 24,535 traffic accidents were registered by the police - a slight decline of 0.79 % compared to the previous year. Particularly gratifying: The number of seriously injured fell by 18.64 % to 489 people - the lowest level since the introduction of electronic recording in 2006.
36 people have a fatal accident - pedelecs and motorcycles are very affected
In 2024, the number of traffic fats was 36 people , including:
- 15 people in cars
- 1 person in a truck
- 9 power drivers
- 4 wheel or pedelecring
- 7 pedestrians
In around 60 % of the cases, the person who caused the accident was killed . The police headquarters emphasized that the long -term reduction in the number of road fatalities remains the top goal.
Drugs in road traffic remain the central theme
The focus is particularly on the influence of intoxicating means . Despite intensive controls, the number of determined drug trips moves at the previous year's level. The effects of the partialization of cannabis have so far not been measurable - also due to a suspected dark field .
Police President Björn Gutzeit warns:
"Rowlets - legal or illegal - are a high risk in road traffic. Mutual consideration remains the most important contribution to the security of everyone."
Prevention for all age groups - focus on motorcyclists
The police are relating to a broad prevention program :
- School campaigns for beginners
- Information events for senior citizens
- Pedelec and rollator training
- Motorcycle security actions such as the "biker safety tours" as part of the campaign "You have it in your hand"
Motorcycle noise and accidents also remain a central topic. The police rely on preventive and repressive measures to improve security and quality of life alike.
The police also see a growing problem in using mobile phones at the wheel - a dangerous distraction that would be easily avoidable.
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