Accident in Forchheim: 65-year-old injured, driver overlooks stop!

Accident in Forchheim: 65-year-old injured, driver overlooks stop!

On Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Forchheim, which slightly injured a 65-year-old passenger. The incident occurred when a 50-year-old driver wanted to turn from Kersbach to Willy-Brandt-Allee on state road 2243 and had to stop due to traffic. A 78-year-old driver recognized the situation too late and collided with the 50-year-old car. The estimated property damage amounts to around 18,000 euros. The police have started an investigation into the exact course of the accident to clarify further details. [Infranken] reports that fortunately the accident had no more serious consequences, but the passenger's injuries underline the dangers in road traffic.

Accident statistics show that road traffic safety remains an important topic in Germany. In 2023, around 2.5 million traffic accidents were registered, with the number of accidents increasing steadily, especially due to increasing traffic. The most common causes of accidents with personal injury are insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. [Statista] emphasizes that in 2023 there were around 15,700 alcohol -related accidents with personal injury, which resulted in 193 fatalities. These figures make it clear that traffic safety is not only an individual but also a social concern.

A look at traffic safety

Every accident, even if it goes out lightly as in the case in Forchheim, reminds us of how important a defensive driving style is. After all, many of the accidents that happen annually are due to avoidable mistakes. In Germany, the number of traffic fatalities in 2023 is 2,839, which is below the EU average of 46 deaths per million inhabitants-Germany's rate is 34 per million inhabitants. Nevertheless, the goal of having no more roaddresses by 2050 is ambitious and requires the cooperation of all road users. [Statista] further illuminates the problem and shows that the crashes are higher in particular on motorways and federal roads than on state or district roads.

During this time of change and increasing electromobility, new challenges are also to be overcome. The number of accidents with e-bikes and e-scooters also increases. In 2023, 23,744 people were injured or killed in accidents with e-bikes. Since the road conditions and traffic habits are constantly changing, a more vigilant approach to traffic safety remains essential - both for drivers and cyclists.

Overall, the tragic incident in Forchheim once again shows that every road user is responsible for protecting themselves and others on road traffic. The so-called “Vision Zero” goal of traffic-free roads can only be realized with a watchful eye and a respectful cooperation until 2050.