Traffic accident figures in MV: More dead, less accidents 2024!

Traffic accident figures in MV: More dead, less accidents 2024!

The tragedies rose in 2024 on the streets of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania! The preliminary figures of the state police show that from January to December 93 people lost their lives in traffic accidents - an alarming increase compared to 57 deaths in 2023. While the total number of traffic accidents decreased slightly to 55.108, the increase in the roadwards remains a shocking reality.

"This balance sheet gives rise to concern," warns state minister Christian Pegel. "Every death is a tragedy that warns us all to fight for more security on our streets." 682 accidents were caused by insufficient distance, while 611 times were not adapted to the reason. In addition, the police covered 1,103 seriously injured and 5,117 slightly injured. The need for action is more urgent than ever!