Crossing accident near Herrieden: Two drivers slightly injured!

Crossing accident near Herrieden: Two drivers slightly injured!

On July 22, 2025, a traffic accident occurred at an intersection shortly before Herrieden when a 30-year-old driver overlooked a 37-year-old who had the right of way while crossing the state road. This drove on the road in the direction of Herrieden. The collision meant that both vehicles were no longer drivable and caused sheet metal damage worth around 10,000 euros. Both drivers suffered minor injuries in the accident and were taken to nearby hospitals. An investigation was initiated against the 30-year-old for negligent bodily harm. This reports Franconian.

Accidents like this are anything but rare on German roads. According to the Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office Records of traffic accidents not only serve as documentation, but are also the basis for important measures in legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology. The traffic accident statistics provide comprehensive, current and nationwide comparable data on the traffic safety situation.

The traffic safety situation in Germany

The accident statistics show the structures of accident events and identify dependencies between accident-determining factors. It contains detailed information about different types of accidents, people and vehicles affected, and the causes of accidents. This data is crucial for shaping state transport policy, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and road safety.

One of the core tasks of this database is to provide comprehensive information about accidents involving personal injury or property damage. This also includes accidents when transporting dangerous goods, which is particularly important in a country like Germany, which places great value on road safety. The continuous analysis of the number of accidents is therefore an essential part of the measure against traffic accidents and to improve general safety on the roads.