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Lübeck's Lindenplatte: Germany's most dangerous intersection reveals chaos!
Lübeck's most dangerous intersections: The Linden Teller dominates the accident statistics, while traffic safety is to be improved.
Lübeck's Lindenplatte: Germany's most dangerous intersection reveals chaos!
When it comes to dangerous intersections, Lindenplatz in Lübeck is at the top of the list. Loud ARD media library This is the most dangerous road intersection in Germany. This busy roundabout, also known as Linden Teller, connects the bus station with the highway and the historic old town and is a hotspot for traffic congestion, especially during rush hour.
The situation in Lübeck should not be underestimated. Since 2021, a total of 78 traffic accidents with injuries have been registered at Lindenplatte, with cyclists involved in two out of three of these accidents. The limited space and the high volume of traffic make this intersection a real challenge for all road users. Many drivers behave irrationally and ignore the solid line, further increasing the risk of an accident, reports NDR.
Transport policy challenges
The city of Lübeck is faced with a major task. While the local group of the Critical Mass movement regularly draws attention to the precarious situation at Lindentell, the Schleswig-Holstein State Office for Road Construction and Transport (LBV.SH) is calling for a marked cycle lane to increase the safety of cyclists. Local authorities have already taken measures, such as new rules for turning cars, but a comprehensive safety overhaul of roundabouts is complex and has implications for Lübeck's entire transport network.
In the broader perspective, an analysis of the... Federal Statistical Office that it is not only Lübeck that suffers from the problematic traffic situations. Across Schleswig-Holstein, dangerous intersections such as Ziegelteller and Berliner Platz are also included in the top 5 most dangerous roads in Germany.
Increase in traffic accidents
Police have also recorded an alarming 20% increase in traffic accidents compared to 2020. Tragically, there were eleven pedestrian fatalities in 2023. It is becoming clear that the investment backlog in the transport sector, which amounts to several billion euros, needs to be urgently addressed. The number of traffic accidents rose by 8.2% in 2022, although the overall number of traffic deaths was reduced.
The challenges are great and local authorities must act urgently to improve road safety and mitigate dangerous areas such as the Lindenplatte. A rethink in transport policy is required so that Lübeck becomes a safer place for all road users in the future.