Cyclists in Mitte overrun: accident with a tractor -trailer shocked Berlin!

Cyclists in Mitte overrun: accident with a tractor -trailer shocked Berlin!

This day, May 28, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Berlin-Mitte, in which a cyclist was injured. According to berlin.de the incident occurred at around 11:10 a.m. when a 32-year-old driver of a semitrailer moved the Alexanderstrasse in the direction of Alexanderplatz.

The tractor -trailer turned from the right turn into the Holzmarktstraße, with the rear part of the vehicle swinging to the left. Here he rolled over the extremities of a 33-year-old cyclist, who was waiting on the bike path next to the right-wing turn. The cyclist was then taken to a hospital by the rescue workers. Fortunately, there is no danger to life, and the scene of the accident did not have to be closed until around 3:40 p.m.

frequent risks for cyclists

The incident throws a light on the rising risks for cyclists, especially on country roads. A study of accident research by insurers (UDV) shows alarming numbers: on average there are four dead and 58 seriously injured among cyclists on German country roads. These accidents rose by almost 30 percent compared to ten years ago. A main problem is that cyclists are overlooked particularly often.

The most common cause of the accident is collisions with cars that happen in 41 percent of cases. Drivers are mostly the cause of such accidents (59 percent). It is particularly questionable that every third serious wheel accident happens without further participants, often due to falls. In addition, 68 percent of severe wheel accidents on intersections are carried out, where lack of safety measures and visual impairments play a significant role.

security measures and prevention

According to the findings of the UDV, experts urgently demand the creation of secure transitions and the elimination of obstacles to vision of accident crossings. A speed limit in difficult to see is also of great importance. It is recommended to use existing business routes and to expand bike paths far from traffic to increase the safety of cyclists.

In addition, a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Institute for Roads (BAST) shows that cycling is environmentally friendly and healthy, but remains associated with high risks. Men have a higher risk of accidents, especially people over the age of 65 are particularly at risk. The study revealed that alcoholized accident victims have a higher probability of death and that many cyclists are in danger by distractions such as phone calls or listening to music.

growing number of accidents and necessary measures

The number of unreported bicycle accidents is estimated at 70 percent, which underlines urgency to take preventive measures. Only a fraction of the cyclists wore a helmet in the accident, which emphasizes the need to provide information about safety precautions. The majority of accidents are sole accidents, and it is recommended to develop technical solutions for injury reduction, such as bicycle airbags.

It is clear that both the infrastructure and the individual behavior of cyclists have to be optimized. Experts call for a better representation of the use of helmet as well as stronger monitoring and sanctioning of traffic violations. Hundreds of cyclists die annually in the event of accidents, and in 2023 189 deaths and 2,996 seriously injured cyclists were documented. A rethink is urgently required.