Berlin in the traffic craze: Shocking accidents shock the city!

Berlin in the traffic craze: Shocking accidents shock the city!

In Berlin, traffic accidents are piling up dramatically, and the latest statistics show alarming numbers: in 2024 there were already 230 accidents at the Silesian gate in Kreuzberg, which makes the intersection the most dangerous in the capital. 459 people were affected there, an increase compared to previous years. The increasing number of traffic fatalities, especially among pedestrians and older people, is particularly shocking. According to Berlin Live 25 pedestrians died this year, which is twice as much as in the previous year, and 27 road users at the age of 65 and older; 18 of them were on foot.

intersections: dangerous places in traffic

intersections are places of flowing and holding, but in cities like Berlin they often also mean danger to life. However, the fascinability of these places is often overshadowed by the ruthlessness of some drivers, as described by the Cultural editorial team of Deutschlandfunk . While tens of thousands of people are sure to cross their way at great intersections like in Tokyo, Berlin remains behind the expectations. The new statistics show that 11 cyclists were killed in 2024, which is particularly tragic, since a razor accident demanded a child and mother's life at the beginning of the year.

With an average of an accident every four minutes, the need for measures to improve traffic safety is becoming increasingly urgent. Traffic rain, right of way and general consideration for pedestrians and cyclists appear essential to ensure security on Berlin's streets. The situation is alarming and a re -evaluation of traffic safety is essential to prevent even more human lives from being lost.