Traffic catastrophe in Vienna: Alarming numbers are worried about citizens!

Traffic catastrophe in Vienna: Alarming numbers are worried about citizens!

Liesing, Österreich - The traffic situation in Vienna turned out to be worrying in 2024. According to the Austria Verkehrsclub (VCÖ), there were 20 traffic fatalities in the federal capital and over 6,700 injured, including 646 seriously injured. This represents an increase compared to the previous year, when 12 traffic fatalities and 559 seriously injured were counted in Vienna. The fact that only 8 of the 23 Viennese districts achieved the desired goal of “zero traffic dead”, while in 2023, were still 15 districts. The districts inner city, Wieden, Neubau, Josefstadt, Alsergrund, Hietzing, Währing and Liesing, on the other hand, could not record any fatal accidents.

In the district of Margareten, where 183 injuries were to be complained about, an passenger died in 2024 as a result of a traffic accident. Such figures cause the VCÖ to demand measures to improve traffic safety. According to expert Katharina Jaschinsky, particularly lower speeds, encounter zones, clear crossings and broad sidewalks are crucial for the safety of all road users, especially for elderly and children.

traffic safety throughout Austria

across Austria, the 2024 traffic accident balance sheet with a decline in the road fatalities to 349, compared to 402 in 2023. This conveys a certain feeling of relief, but the nationwide goal of less than 312 road dead for 2020 was clearly missed. You are currently striving to reduce the number to under 207 by 2030, which is a significant challenge. The differences between the federal states are particularly striking: Vorarlberg recorded the fewest traffic fatalities (7) in 2024, while Lower Austria takes up the sad tip with 83.

The main causes of fatal traffic accidents are distraction, carelessness and non -adapted speed, according to the analysis of the VCÖ. One suggestion is to reduce the speed limit on open -air roads from 100 to 80 km/h to increase safety. In addition, it is suggested to regulate the risk of distraction by mobile phone use during driving.

statistical recording and prevention

The increasing numbers illustrate the need for clear statistics in order to make the accident in a comprehensible manner. According to Statistics Austria , traffic accidents with personal injury in Austria are continuously recorded. The police transmit relevant data to the Federal Ministry of the Interior daily. The aim of this recording is to provide a reliable data basis for accident research and prevention.

In summary, it can be said that traffic safety in Vienna, while the Austrian -wide situation has improved overall, has to be expanded significantly. Measures against frenzy and inattentive driving are necessary steps to ultimately achieve the goals they have hit and increase safety on the streets. The VCÖ emphasizes this: calm traffic is safer for all road users.