Control calming in Reuterkiez: 40 % less accidents in 2024!

Control calming in Reuterkiez: 40 % less accidents in 2024!

Reuterkiez, Neukölln, Deutschland - On June 16, 2025, the Higher Administrative Court (OVG) confirmed the decision of the Berlin Administrative Court on the legality of the traffic concept in Reuterkiez. berlin.de reports that the individual measures are part of a comprehensive overall concept that aims at the traffic calming and the reduction of the accidents. These measures help promote safety in road traffic.

A current district evaluation of the police accident statistics shows pleasant results: After the implementation of the measures at the end of 2023, the Reutterkiez has a decline in accidents by around 40 percent compared to the previous year. A total of 351 traffic accidents were recorded in 2023, while in 2024 only 211 accidents were recorded. These numbers prove the success of the measures.

less injured by traffic accidents

The damage amount from traffic accidents in Reuterkiez has almost halved. As can be seen from the evaluation, the number of injuries has also dropped significantly. In 2023 there were still 36 light and 6 seriously injured, but in 2024 only 16 light and no serious injuries. Jochen Biedermann, the district councilor for urban development, environment and transport, sees this decision confirmation of the attitude of the district and the positive effects of the traffic adjustments.

statistics on traffic safety

The surveys on traffic safety are based on a monthly road traffic accident statistics, which provides relevant data on the accident situation. Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg emphasizes that the survey is carried out by the police stations, which document all accidents on public roads, paths and places. These comprehensive statistics serve as the basis for legislative measures, traffic education, road construction and developments in vehicle technology.

Although some residents, as in Tucholskystrasse, see the effects of bollards critically, more positive than negative feedback on the measures at the district office have been taken. However, the situation remains dynamic, and there is still the possibility of complaint with the Higher Administrative Court.