Seven-year-old boy injured in traffic accident in Goslar!

Seven-year-old boy injured in traffic accident in Goslar!

A worrying incident occurred on Friday, June 16, 2025, in Göttingen, when a 7-year-old boy was injured in a traffic accident. The boy was riding his bike when he crossed the street on Kneippstrasse. A 71-year-old driver from the Goslar district was unable to brake in time and there was a collision between the vehicle and the child. The collision caused the boy to fall and injure his thigh.

After the accident, an ambulance was called to the scene and took the boy to hospital for examination. Fortunately, the boy was wearing a bicycle helmet, which probably helped prevent more serious injuries. There was only minor damage to the car and bicycle. The police in Goslar have started investigating the exact circumstances of the accident in order to clarify further details. This is all the more important because road safety in Germany is constantly coming into focus.

Traffic accidents – A general view

The traffic accident statistics in Germany show that around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in 2023. This high number is partly due to increasing traffic. Most of the accidents recorded resulted in no injuries, but the number of accidents resulting in injuries remains relatively constant, which is worrying. For those born up to 2050, the EU transport ministers are aiming for “Vision Zero”, which means that they no longer want to register any traffic deaths.

In 1970 there were around 19,193 traffic deaths in Germany, while in 2023 the number has already fallen to 2,839. This shows a positive trend, but one that has lost momentum since the early 2010s. Common factors that cause traffic accidents are insufficient distance, inadequate speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. In 2023, statistics counted around 15,700 alcohol-related accidents with personal injuries.

Special dangers in road traffic

Young cyclists are particularly at risk in road traffic. The growing number of accidents increasingly involves e-bikes and e-scooters, which doesn't make the situation any easier. In 2023 alone, 23,744 people riding e-bikes were injured or killed. In relation to the total number of bicycles and e-bikes, e-bike riders are even more likely to be involved in accidents than cyclists. This highlights the importance of road safety education and shows that it is time to take clear action to improve safety on the roads.

The current events in Goslar are a further appeal to draw attention to road safety. The incident with the boy could be food for thought for many parents about the importance of road safety. After all, there is nothing more important than keeping our children safe on the roads.

Current developments and statistical data support the development of effective measures for traffic safety and the advancement of traffic policy. The country needs a good knack for effective infrastructure measures to guarantee the safety of all road users. Information about road safety is essential to keep people safe and the roads safe.

For more details on traffic accidents in Germany, take a look at the statistical surveys from destatis.de or find out more about current statistics statista.com.