Serious accident in Dachau: 16,000 euros worth of damage causes chaos in traffic!
Accident in Dachau on October 31, 2025: Collision between car and bus, slightly injured, significant property damage, road users affected.

Serious accident in Dachau: 16,000 euros worth of damage causes chaos in traffic!
A traffic accident in Dachau today caused considerable chaos in rush hour traffic and caused damage of around 16,000 euros. At around 3 p.m., a 21-year-old driver collided with a 44-year-old bus driver at the junction of Martin-Huber-Straße and Grubenstraße. The young woman apparently overlooked the bus driver coming from the right, which led to a violent collision.
The impact caused the driver's car to be so badly damaged that it crashed into the wall of a building opposite. While the woman and her passenger only suffered minor injuries, the bus driver fortunately remained uninjured. The damage to the car is estimated at around 5,000 euros, while the repair costs for the bus are around 10,000 euros. In addition, the building wall was damaged to the tune of around 1,000 euros due to destroyed wall panels. After the incident, Martin-Huber-Straße was severely affected due to clearance work, which led to significant traffic jams in the surrounding streets.
Traffic accidents in context
The incident in Dachau fits into a worrying trend in Germany. Loud Statista There were around 2.5 million traffic accidents in 2024, which represents a slight decrease compared to the previous year. However, the number of accidents involving property damage has increased. While the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains at a historic low, EU transport ministers are aiming to eliminate road deaths by 2050 with the Vision Zero initiative.
In 1970, Germany recorded 19,193 traffic deaths; In 2024 there were only 2,770. Despite this downward trend, the numbers have stagnated since the beginning of the 2010s. The most common causes of personal injury accidents include inadequate following distance and inappropriate speed, while the number of alcohol-related accidents also remains high. The fact is: road safety remains an important concern, especially when you consider the increasing number of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters, which increased significantly in 2024.
A look into the future
Creating better infrastructure and increasing awareness among road users are key factors in achieving Vision Zero. The development of autonomous vehicles could also make a big contribution. However, inattentive and reckless driving remains a major problem that cannot be ignored.
Aside from serious traffic accidents, there are also actions that aim to strengthen the school community. For example, new free school labels from Bluey are available, which not only make organizing school supplies easier, but also add colorful accents to everyday school life. These labels are available in PDF format and can be edited and easily printed, making them especially helpful for future school years.
Overall, it is to be hoped that traffic accidents like the one in Dachau will help raise awareness among road users and that road safety measures will be taken seriously. The goal is clear: fewer accidents and safer roads for everyone.