Recent data released by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) indicates a decrease in overall road traffic accidents during the first half of 2025. Approximately 1.21 million road accidents were recorded during this period, representing a reduction of 23,300, or 2 percent, compared to the same timeframe in 2024.
The majority of incidents – around one million – resulted in property damage only, also decreasing by 2 percent. However, the number of accidents involving fatalities or injuries rose slightly, increasing by 1 percent to approximately 139,800.
Overall, 175,000 people were injured in road accidents during the first six months of the year – a figure comparable to that of the same period in 2024. Unfortunately, the number of traffic fatalities increased by 25, reaching a total of 1,322.
When considered in relation to the population size, the rate of traffic fatalities remained relatively stable at 16 deaths per million inhabitants during the first half of 2025, showing no change compared to both the first half of 2024 and 2023.
Preliminary figures for June 2025 indicate a further decline in police-recorded accidents, falling by 10 percent to 195,000 incidents. Property damage accidents decreased by 12 percent to 165,000, while accidents resulting in personal injury rose by 3 percent to 29,900. Correspondingly, the number of injured road users increased by 2 percent to around 37,000. The number of fatalities in June rose by 26 to 301 – a level comparable to that of June two years prior.
