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Accident in Ingolstadt: 20-year-old crashes into house wall!
Ingolstadt: 20-year-old injured in accident after evasive maneuver. Traffic accident statistics show increasing numbers in the region.
Accident in Ingolstadt: 20-year-old crashes into house wall!
On the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, a traffic accident in Ingolstadt had serious consequences for a 20-year-old woman from the region. According to a report in the Augsburger Allgemeine, an incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. in which a 26-year-old man wanted to cross Münchner Strasse on Fauststrasse and overlooked the young woman's right of way. She tried to avoid a collision, but crashed heavily into a house wall and sustained minor injuries. The police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm against the person who caused the accident.
Overall, the property damage is estimated at around 9,500 euros, although the fire department was also busy securing the damaged building. The extent of the damage to the building has yet to be determined. This tragic situation once again highlights the risks on the road.
Increasing number of accidents in Ingolstadt
Current statistics from the Upper Bavaria North Police Headquarters show that the number of traffic accidents in Ingolstadt rose to 4,762 in 2023 - 375 accidents more than in the previous year. The number of injuries also rose to 882, an increase of 23 compared to the previous year. The number of traffic fatalities has even increased by one to a total of four. The increase in accidents is largely attributed to increased traffic volume by 13 percent, increasing concerns about road safety in the city.
Compared to other cities with a similar population, such as Regensburg, the differences are not significant from a traffic safety perspective. Regensburg recorded six traffic deaths and 940 injuries last year. What is striking is that Ingolstadt sometimes records twice as many accidents compared to surrounding districts, even though there are no country roads there. Another worrying trend is the increase in hit and run accidents, while the number of accidents caused by alcohol has fallen.
Road safety situation in context
The traffic safety data is not only used to inform the public, but is also crucial for legislative measures, traffic education and infrastructure projects. The road traffic accident statistics, as recorded by destatis.de, among others, provide comprehensive information and analyze the conditions and causes of accidents. For example, this makes it possible to differentiate between the causes of accidents, which serves as the basis for improvements in traffic safety.
The increasing numbers since the corona pandemic mean that prevention measures and educational work in road safety must be given greater focus again. It remains to be hoped that incidents such as the current accident in Ingolstadt will act as a wake-up call and help raise awareness of safer driving.