Number of fatalities on German roads increased in 2025: Statistics are concerning
The number of deaths in traffic accidents on German roads increased in 2025, reaching 2,814 fatalities, a two percent increase compared to the previous year, announced the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden.
TL;DR
- Traffic fatalities in Germany increased by two percent in 2025, reaching 2,814 deaths.
- Car accidents and bicycle accidents each saw a four percent increase in fatalities.
- Electric scooters had a significant 25% increase in fatalities, with six more deaths.
- Pedestrian fatalities increased by one percent, with four more deaths.
- Motorcycle fatalities decreased by eight percent, with 41 fewer deaths.
- Fatalities involving trucks increased by seven percent, with seven more deaths.
- Scooter and moped fatalities rose by 28%, with 11 more deaths.
- The total number of accidents remained similar to the previous year, at 2.5 million.
- Severe injuries decreased by four percent to 48,400, the lowest since 1991.
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (60) and Brandenburg (50) had the highest number of fatalities per million inhabitants.
- The number of injured remained stable at 366,000, with a one percent rise in minor injuries.