- Decreased road fatalities and injuries during the initial part of the year
In the initial half of 2024, Saxony-Anhalt witnessed a decline in traffic-related fatalities and injuries compared to the same period in 2023. As per preliminary statistics from the State Statistical Office, 53 individuals succumbed to road-related incidents from January to June of 2024, which is 11 fewer than in the first half of 2023.
There was also a substantial decrease in the number of severe injuries: 667 people endured serious injuries, while 3,411 suffered minor injuries. This represents a decline of 146 and 376 cases, respectively, compared to 2023. The overall number of accidents dropped by 11.4% to 4,131. The authorities recorded 30,301 accidents (a decrease of 9.2%), with the majority resulting in only property damage (27,099).
The decline in traffic-related fatalities and injuries has led to a significant interest in understanding the trends further. Thus, detailed statistics on accidents for the first half of 2024 are eagerly awaited. Despite the reduction in overall accidents, it's important to analyze the statistics on accidents to identify if there's a correlation between the decrease in fatalities and injuries and the number of accidents.
