Bicycle accident in Neubrandenburg: 23-year-old seriously injured!

Bicycle accident in Neubrandenburg: 23-year-old seriously injured!

On Tuesday around 4:50 p.m. there was a serious traffic accident on John-Schehr-Strasse in Neubrandenburg. A 23-year-old cyclist who wanted to turn off Clara-Zetkin-Straße did not pay attention to the right of way of a 75-year-old driver who was traveling from Ziegelbergstraße towards Bergstraße. The collision ended tragically as the cyclist fell heavily and sustained a leg injury. The emergency services took him to the Neubrandenburg Clinic, where he received medical care. The material damage to the vehicles is estimated at around 1,000 euros. The police have already started investigating the cause of the accident and are examining the exact circumstances of the incident.

The number of bicycle accidents in Germany has been steadily increasing in recent years. According to a study, in 2023, around 27,400 cycling accidents without anyone else involved were registered, and almost every second cycling accident with serious injuries is a solo accident. Especially in the winter months, as shown in the statistics daily news mentioned, the risks for cyclists increase due to bad weather conditions such as wet, ice and snow. These conditions not only lead to accidents, but can also result in serious injuries.

Causes of accidents and infrastructure

The causes of bicycle accidents are varied, with inadequate infrastructure being a common problem. The insurers' accident research (UDV) emphasizes that around one in three single accidents can be attributed to poor road conditions. Curbs and tram tracks prove to be dangerous, while other factors such as bollards and poles play a minor role. An effective road safety system therefore depends heavily on improving roads and paths. Current statistics make it clear that the risk of accidents with Pedelecs, which are heavier and accelerate faster, has also increased. These bikes are very popular with older people, which further increases the risk of accidents statistics shows.

The data collected on the traffic safety situation can not only contribute to education, but also support legislative measures and traffic education. The goal: a safer environment for all road users. The figures, which also relate to accidents with personal injuries, lay the foundations for targeted measures in infrastructure and traffic safety policy.

With the increasing interest in cycling, safety must also be considered. It remains to be seen what conclusions those responsible will draw from the current accident statistics and whether the infrastructure will soon meet the needs of cyclists.