Several injured in series of accidents in Dresden and Meißen!

Several injured in series of accidents in Dresden and Meißen!

On Tuesday, June 4, 2025, there were several traffic accidents in the Dresden and Meissen region, some of them serious, which resulted in various injuries. The Dresden Police Department reported on the various incidents that affected both cyclists and drivers.

In one of the unfortunate cases, a 17-year-old motorcyclist collided with a 40-year-old female cyclist in Dresden-Blasewitz. Both suffered minor injuries that required medical attention. An accident also occurred in Dresden-Striesen: A 27-year-old cyclist got onto the tram tracks and was slightly injured; she was taken to hospital for treatment.

Accidents in the Meißen district

There was also a rear-end collision in the Meißen district in which an 82-year-old man was slightly injured. The accident occurred when an 87-year-old Renault driver hit a Toyota Carina.According to the policeIt became clear that the number of injuries in the region cannot be viewed in isolation, as four people were injured in the neighboring Wilsdruff (district of Kesselsdorf) when a 15-year-old driver of a light 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 badly. This large number of incidents reminds us once again of the dangers on the road and the need to be careful and attentive.

Current accident statistics

The current figures from the past few years show that traffic safety is a recurring topic in Dresden. In 2024, a total of 12,857 traffic accidents were registered in the city, which hardly shows a decrease compared to 2023 (12,859 accidents). However, the number of accidents rose by 2.8% to 2,646. What is devastating is that seven people lost their lives in traffic accidents, while the number of seriously injured people fell slightly. The main reason for the accidents refers to violations such as “yield and priority” and “turning, reversing, reversing,” which were each responsible for 18.3% of accidents.

How polizei.sachsen.de explains, the involvement of cyclists in accidents has increased. There were 1,502 such accidents in 2024, 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 raise awareness of road safety.

conclusion

Recent incidents and statistics highlight the ongoing challenge in road traffic. To increase safety, both traffic educators and legislators are required to take action. 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 road together and make sure everyone gets to their destination safely.