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Men are more often and more seriously hurt in road accidents, according to Destatis
The Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) reports that in 2025 men made up 58,2 % of road accident casualties, or 217 000 people, while women made up 41,8 %, or 156 100. The share of men rises with injury severity: 57,1 % of slightly injured, 64,0 % of seriously injured and 73,6 % of those killed were male. The figures were released for Weltmännertag on 3. November.
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What does it mean?
In 2025, men were more often hurt in road accidents than women. The more serious the injury, the larger the share of men, and among people who died, 73,6 % were men.
Who is affected?
Men and women who use roads, and anyone interested in road safety statistics.