Pedelec accidents in Delmenhorst: Seniors are particularly affected!

Pedelec accidents in Delmenhorst: Seniors are particularly affected!

In Delmenhorst, the number of accidents rose with pedelecs, while more and more people switch from cars to bicycles. This behavior has advantages such as more movement, no fuel costs and a positive impact on the environment. Nevertheless, the traffic accident statistics show that pedelecs, which are often heavier and not beginner -friendly, are involved in numerous accidents. Especially for beginners, especially seniors, the climbing and relegation with these electrical bicycles can be a challenge. According to the Weser Kurier occurred in 2022 in Delmenhorst. Pedelecs were involved in 24 percent of cases. Although there were no fatal injuries, 16 people were seriously injured.

A clear increase in pedelec denial is also observed at the national level. In 2023, almost 24,000 Pedelec users had an accident, which corresponds to more than ten times as many as in 2014. The average age of the accident is 53 years, with a high probability for serious injuries to older users. The Federal Statistical Office notes that the number of Pedelec accidents from 2,200 in 2014 in 2023 increase. In order to reduce the risk of accidents, the police are planning new security driving training for pedelec drivers.

causes of the accident and security measures

The most common causes of accidents with pedelecs are carelessness of the drivers and non -observance of traffic signs. It is also reported that 59 percent of the accidents are caused by cyclists who often underestimate the driving force and speed of electrical support. A program called "Fit on the Pedelec" aims to enable senior citizens in particular to use safe use and to facilitate access to cycling. The traffic watch and the police cooperate to increase traffic safety through training courses.

In the context of the accident statistics, it is worth noting that 2,441 accidents with cyclists were registered in Central Franconia in 2022, the number of cyclists killed from 8 to 13 increase. It is particularly alarming that nine of the 13 cyclists killed were seniors, many of them travel with a pedelec. These statistics show that seniors represent a special hazard. Frequent causes of accidents in this age group are too low safety distance and non -adapted speeds. In 2023, almost 31 percent of Pedelec-denounced were younger than 45 years in Germany, while the proportion of over 65-year-olds in non-motorized bicycles was in a sixth, which shows that the use of pedelecs is also increasing significantly among younger drivers.

Young and old on e-bikes

E-bike use is not only limited to older people. The demand for pedelecs also increases among younger customers aged 30 to 50. The Bayerische Rundfunk reports that pedelecs due to their flexible possible uses and the possibility of withdrawing shorter routes with little effort are becoming increasingly popular. Modern pedelecs offer security features such as wider tires, good lighting and technical helpers such as ABS. Market prices for these bicycles are between 3,500 and 4,000 euros, while high -priced models can also cost over 10,000 euros.

The police also plan information evenings in order to draw pensioners aware of the dangers of road traffic and to bring them closer to driving with pedelecs. Maintenance recommendations, especially for brakes, are also important to ensure the safety of the drivers. In view of the strongly increasing number of accidents, it is crucial to raise awareness of security measures and to improve the skills of Pedelec drivers.