Traffic accident trends 2023

Brief information on Police traffic accident statistics 2023

• In 2023, a total of 11,944 traffic accidents occurred, an increase of 0.54% compared to the previous year.
• This included 1,448 traffic accidents with personal injury, in which 1,744 people were injured, which corresponds to a decrease of 2.95% compared to the previous year.
• There was an increase of 19.2% in children (≤ 14 years) involved in accidents, mainly caused by car drivers and bicycle accidents.
• Adolescents (15-17 years) and young adults (18-24 years) involved in accidents recorded a decrease of 16.22% and 8.73%, respectively. 8.73%, with motorized two-wheelers and cars being the main causes.
• Senior citizens (aged 65 and over) recorded a decrease of 11.4% in traffic accidents, although 241 senior citizens were involved in accidents. Mainly while using ferry bikes and pedelecs.
• Distraction caused by electronic devices continues to be a major factor, with use while driving significantly increasing the risk of accidents.
• 72% of the main causes of personal injury accidents were turning, right of way and distance.
• There were 44 injuries caused by HGV vehicles, five of which were serious and two fatal.
• Preventive measures such as the "Blind Spot" campaign and the "Generations in a Team - Experience Safety" initiative are being implemented to reduce the risk of accidents and improve road safety.

Details on road accident trends in 2023 can be found in the attached document.

Importance of preventive and repressive measures

The police play an important role in preventing road accidents by informing the public about the risks and rules of the road. This is crucial to ensure the safety of all road users.

The educational work of the police is aimed at people of all ages.

In addition, it is of great importance that all road users adhere to the established rules of the road in order to minimize the risk of accidents. The police therefore appeal to all road users to be sensible and considerate.

If you break the traffic rules, you must be aware that you will be punished consistently.