Shock on the A14: Truck crashes into broken down car – bridge at risk!

Shock on the A14: Truck crashes into broken down car – bridge at risk!

On Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the A14 between the Schweriner Kreuz and the Schwerin-Ost junction. A truck loaded with wood crashed into a vehicle that was parked on the side of the road and remained there due to a breakdown. There was no shoulder at the accident site, which made the situation even more dangerous. The material damage is estimated at around 100,000 euros, an amount that illustrates the scale of the incident. Fortunately, the 27-year-old truck driver was uninjured, but the 50-year-old driver of the car suffered shock and required medical attention. The accident occurred around 10:40 a.m. and brought traffic to a standstill in the area.

The impact caused part of the load of wood to be thrown sideways against a bridge, meaning that the statics of the bridge now have to be checked by experts. In order to clear the scene of the accident and reopen the road, both the truck and the car had to be towed away. It was also necessary to reload the load of wood onto a replacement vehicle. Due to the rescue work, the A14 in the direction of Wismar will be closed until late afternoon. Traffic will be redirected at the Schwerin junction, which can lead to significant delays.

Traffic accidents: A worrying trend

Accidents of this type highlight the general traffic situation in Germany. Loud Statista There were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany last year. Interestingly, the number of accidents resulting in property damage has increased, while the number of accidents resulting in personal injury remains consistently high. A common problem: insufficient distances, inadequate speeds and often drunk driving. In 2024, 40% of alcohol-related accidents resulted in personal injury, reinforcing the importance of road safety.

In addition, the number of road deaths in Germany, despite falling to 2,770 in 2024, is still worrying. The trend shows that the risk of being involved in an accident is higher, particularly on motorways and federal roads. Measures to improve road safety, for example through better infrastructure and increased awareness among road users, are essential to achieving the “Vision Zero” goal of no traffic deaths by 2050.

The police have started investigating the cause of the accident. This incident is another example of the need to drive more carefully on the roads to avoid such situations in the future. The consequences can often have serious consequences, not only for those directly affected, but for all road users.

In the meantime, it remains to be hoped that the situation on the A14 will soon return to normal and the affected driver will recover quickly.