Several injuries to accident series in Dresden and Meißen!

Several injuries to accident series in Dresden and Meißen!

On Tuesday, June 4, 2025, there were several serious traffic accidents in the Dresden and Meißen region, which resulted in various injuries. The Dresden police department reported on the various incidents that concerned both cyclists and drivers.

In one of the unfortunate cases, a 17-year-old motorcyclist collided with a 40-year-old cyclist in Dresden-Blasewitz. Both suffered minor injuries, which, however, made medical care necessary. An accident also occurred in Dresden strings: a 27-year-old cyclist got into the tram tracks and was slightly injured, she was taken to the hospital for treatment.

accidents in the district of Meißen

Also in the district of Meißen there was a rear-end collision in which an 82-year-old man was slightly injured. The accident occurred when an 87-year-old Renault driver rose to a Toyota Carina. According to the police , it was shown that the number of injuries in the region cannot be considered in isolation, because in the adjacent Wilsdruff (Kesselsdorf district), four people were injured when a 15-year-old driver of a lighting vehicle collided with a Skoda. The 15-year-old and his passenger suffered serious injuries, while the Skoda driver and an 11-year-old boy were only slightly injured.

Another accident occurred in Neustadt in Saxony, where a 45-year-old cyclist fell heavily. These large number of incidents once more remind us of the dangers in road traffic and the need to be careful and attentive.

Current accident statistics

The current figures from previous years show that traffic safety in Dresden is a recurring topic. In 2024, a total of 12,857 traffic accidents were registered in the city, which shows hardly a decline compared to 2023 (12,859 accidents). However, the number of victims rose by 2.8 % to 2,646. It is devastating that seven people lost their lives in traffic accidents, while the number of seriously injured fell slightly. The main reason for the accidents refers to offenses such as "right of way and priority" and "turn, turn, reverse", each of which was responsible for 18.3 % of the accidents.

like police.sachsen.de , the participation of cyclists has increased in accidents. In 2024 there were 1,502 such accidents, which means an increase of 2.7 % compared to the previous year. A total of 1,376 people were injured in these accidents. This shows how important it is to promote safe cycle paths and to raise awareness of traffic safety.

conclusion

The recent incidents and statistics illustrate the constant challenge in road traffic. In order to increase security, both traffic teachers and legislators are required to take measures. The Federal Statistical Office provides valuable data for developments in the traffic situation and provides information about the need for targeted improvements. Let's look at the street together and make sure that everyone gets safely to their destination.