Bicycle accident in Hattingen: Cyclist crashes over train tracks!

Bicycle accident in Hattingen: Cyclist crashes over train tracks!

On the evening of June 17, 2025, an unfortunate accident occurred in Hattingen. A 28-year-old woman from Essen was on Bochumer Straße on Bochumer Strasse at around 7:00 p.m. when she lost control of her bike. The reason? A crossing of railway tracks in the road that brought it down. According to a report of the District Police Authority Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis Unfortunately, she had to be slight to treat be taken to a nearby hospital.

Another report by news.de lifts that the fall over the railway track is the special danger point is a serious challenge for cyclists. This type of accidents have increased in recent years and raises questions about the safety of the bike paths.

The safety -relevant aspects when cycling should not be underestimated. According to an analysis of accident research by insurers (UDV), almost every third fatal bicycle accident is a sole accident in which no other road users are involved. Around 27,400 cyclists without external influence in one year, which is an alarming number. A Study also shows that the lack of infrastructure, in particular dangerous elements such as curb edges and tram rails, are frequent causes of accident. The weather also plays a role, with most accidents being recorded in the winter months.

It is particularly worrying that pedelecs that are more difficult to handle due to their weight and performance lead to serious injuries more often. A double reason to be particularly careful when planning cycle paths and road crossings and to promote structural improvements.

The city of Hattingen should think about how such accidents can be avoided in the future. Cycling is very popular, and with the increasing number of cyclists, the responsibility of urban planning and traffic safety should not be underestimated. Citizens want a good piece of security and an infrastructure that is as user -friendly as it is safe.

Overall, it is important that such incidents not only register, but also be taken as an impetus for changes in transport policy. This is the only way we can reduce the accident -related injuries and to make cycling more secure in the region.