Steyr reached: No road pot in the past year!

Steyr reached: No road pot in the past year!

In the charming city of Steyr and in the Eferding district, a remarkable achievement was celebrated last year: there were no fatalities. This positive development underpins the effectiveness of traffic safety measures in the region, which clearly adheres to its “zero traffic fat”. According to the current data of the VCÖ (Verkehrsclub Austria), the number of traffic fatalities in Upper Austria has dropped to 72, which corresponds to three deaths less than in 2023. Steyr and Eferding stand out as role models, such as meinzirk.at reported.

Not all regions can look forward to such positive news. In six districts, including Braunau and Gmunden, the figures on the road dead rose. Particularly questionable: the Braunau district recorded most of the fatalities and seriously injured. This shows the need to consistently continue the security measures mentioned.

The challenges of traffic safety

The number of seriously injured in Upper Austria rose to 1,282 - an increase of ten compared to the previous year. While in Linz, Steyr, Wels as well as in the neighboring districts of Freistadt, Ried, Rohrbach and Urfahr area, fewer seriously injured people were registered, the Braunau district continues to lead the list with 116 seriously injured. This emphasizes the importance of the traffic safety work of the country and communities, which has essential to improve the situation in recent years.

The VCÖ expert Katharina Jaschinsky appeals to continue the measures to increase traffic safety. The implementation of traffic calms, the introduction of speed 30 zones as well as the creation of clear intersections and broad footpaths are particularly required. These measures are not only important to ensure the safety of pedestrians, but also to reduce the general risk of accidents.

speed limits and dismantling of racer distances

A speed limit of 80 km/h on open -air roads could also play a crucial role in avoiding accidents. At speeds of 80 km/h, a car requires a retention route of 51 meters; At 100 km/h it is already 74 meters. A low pace not only reduces the risk of accidents, but also the severity of accidents. The dismantling of racers is discussed as a further measure to improve traffic safety.

The state of Upper Austria regularly leads statistical evaluations and creates interactive maps to accident accumulation centers and traffic volume. These documentation are crucial to make targeted analyzes of accidents with personal injury. According to Land-oberoesterreich.gv.at Detailed information on personal loss accidents as well as accident agencies on motorways and federal roads in the country are extensively documented and are available.

The continuous investigation of the accident is also the goal of statistics.at. The data that is electronically recorded by police organs offer a solid basis for accident research and prevention in Austria. The prerequisites for this are created with the road traffic accident statistics law and other regulations.

In summary, it becomes clear that traffic safety in Steyr and in the Eferding district shows progress, but there is still a lot to do. Let us remain vigilant and we continue the necessary measures so that the goal of “zero traffic dead” not only remains a target, but becomes a reality.