Accident statistics: every sixth fatality was a cyclist

The number of cyclists killed has increased sharply over the past ten years. According to the Federal Statistical Office, older e-bike drivers are particularly at risk.

According to the Federal Statistical Office, 441 cyclists died in road traffic last year - much more than ten years ago. Especially older people and drivers of e-bikes are often among the victims of accidents.

The number of traffic deaths is falling, but more people are dying on the bicycle. A group is particularly vulnerable.

The number of deaths among cyclists on the road is increasing.

One in six road deaths is a cyclist. Also because there are more and more e-bikes. Politics has set itself the ambitious "Vision Zero".

441 cyclists died in traffic accidents in Germany in 2024—significantly more than ten years ago. There's a clear reason for this.