Neunkirchen in shock: second -time traffic fatalities in the industrial district!

Neunkirchen in shock: second -time traffic fatalities in the industrial district!

Bruck an der Leitha, Österreich - In the district of Neunkirchen there is sad news: According to the Verkehrsclub Austria in 2024 the traffic dead in the industrial district. With eight fatal accidents and 369 injured people, including 87 seriously injured, Neunkirchen has the highest number of traffic dead in Lower Austria behind the Baden district.

The development of the number of accidents is particularly striking compared to previous years. In 2023 there were still six traffic fatalities and 340 injuries in Neunkirchen. Nevertheless, the region must now accept an increase in deaths. According to the traffic club's report, the main causes of accidents are excessive speed and distraction, often by cell phones. A tragic incident that particularly shaped the district was a traffic accident at the roundabout on the B17 in 2023, in which four people were killed.

The overall view of Austria's traffic safety

Beyond the borders of Neunkirchen, the current accident statistics for Austria shows a positive trend. In 2024, 349 people lost their lives in road traffic, which represents a decline of 13.2 % compared to the previous year. This has been the second highest number since the beginning of the records in 1950, as the Interior Ministry . Only in 2020 there were even less traffic fatalities.

The number of approved vehicles in Austria rose from 2.5 million in 1972 to 7.3 million in 2024, which illustrates the challenges for traffic safety. The police have announced that they will strengthen their presence in accident -prone areas. The most common causes of accidents remain carelessness, excessive speed and priority injuries. It is particularly alarming that alcohol, drugs or medication were involved in 6.9% of fatal accidents.

statistical evaluation and their importance

according to Statistics Austria All road traffic accidents are recorded with personal problems, and the data serve the continuous observation of the accident in Austria. The recording is made by police organs and is regularly updated to provide reliable data for accident research and prevention.

The challenge of further improving traffic safety remains. With a good hand and increased controls, those responsible hope to minimize the number of traffic accidents and - above all - the traffic victims. There is a lot of us that will be driven more safely through the streets in the future!