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A6 accident near Walldorf: car falls from trailer - driver drunk!
On January 19, 2026, there was an accident between two trucks on the A6 near Walldorf, caused by insufficient distance.
A6 accident near Walldorf: car falls from trailer - driver drunk!
A serious incident occurred today on the A 6 motorway between the Hockenheim triangle and the Walldorf motorway junction. At around 1:45 p.m. two trucks, an IVECO and a SCANIA, collided, resulting in a high-profile accident. According to the Mannheim police headquarters, the main cause of the accident is a suspected insufficient safety distance on the part of the IVECO driver, who should clearly look in the rear-view mirror in accordance with the regulations that require a minimum distance of 50 meters.
The 39-year-old driver of the IVECO was also found to be under the influence of alcohol. At that moment, the IVECO was transporting a car on a trailer, but the fuse broke. As a result, the car fell off the loading area, meaning the IVECO was no longer drivable after the accident and had to be towed away. The SCANIA driver, 59 years old, only suffered minor damage to his semi-trailer and was uninjured.
The consequences of the accident
The total value of the damage is estimated at 14,000 to 15,000 euros. Luckily there were no injuries, which is a small ray of hope in such a situation. Nevertheless, a rescue helicopter was requested as a precaution so that we could react quickly in an emergency. The images of the accident scene led to the road being completely closed, which fortunately was able to be lifted again at 3:42 p.m.
Accidents like this highlight the need for safe driving behavior, especially when it comes to trucks. A distance violation can not only result in severe fines, but can also cause serious accidents. The legal regulations that prescribe a safety distance for trucks are clear: At a speed of 50 km/h, a minimum distance of 50 meters must be maintained in order to be able to react in a timely manner in the event of an abrupt braking, as bussgeldkatalog.org also states.
Safety on the highway
The statistics speak volumes: Even though trucks only make up 5% of registered vehicles in Germany, they cause around 10% of accidents involving distance. This happens particularly often on motorways, which is why it is important to always maintain sufficient distance. It should be clear not only to truck drivers, but also to other road users: A good hand at keeping your distance can prevent many accidents.
Today's incident on the A6 is another wake-up call for all drivers to take safety regulations seriously. It is not without reason that these regulations are anchored in our road traffic. Using your own vehicle responsibly can protect both your own life and that of other road users.