Increased road fatalities despite a decrease in the number of traffic accidents in Baden-Württemberg.
In the first half of 2025, traffic safety in Baden-Württemberg has seen significant changes, with a particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable road users, such as elderly Pedelec riders and young E-scooter users.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, based in Baden-Württemberg, has taken strides to enhance safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and micromobility users like Pedelec and e-scooter riders. Through state-of-the-art intelligent assistance systems such as Frontguard Assist, Active Sideguard Assist 2, and Active Brake Assist 6, these systems aim to reduce accidents, particularly in complex urban traffic situations [1].
The region is also advancing digitalization and software integration in mobility through initiatives led by e-mobil BW GmbH. These focus on connectivity, sensors, artificial intelligence, and big data to create safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transport systems. These technologies enable vehicles to perceive their environment and support safer interaction between motor vehicles and micromobility users [5].
Despite no specific traffic accident statistics for elderly Pedelec riders and young e-scooter users in Baden-Württemberg in early 2025 being found, the deployment of these technical safety improvements strongly suggests an ongoing focus on reducing risks for these groups.
Tragically, the number of traffic fatalities in Baden-Württemberg increased by 17.5% in the first half of 2025, with 188 deaths recorded [2]. Interior Minister Thomas Strobl responded by announcing intensified controls in response to the increase [4].
Common causes of E-Scooter accidents in Baden-Württemberg include self-inflicted harm, lack of experience, and alcohol or drugs [3]. The campaign #RIDEITRIGHT aims to further raise awareness about E-Scooter safety in the region [6].
In summary, improvements in intelligent assistance systems and digital mobility solutions represent a positive evolution in traffic safety measures focusing on protecting elderly Pedelec and young E-scooter users in Baden-Württemberg. However, the region continues to face transport safety challenges, such as the July 2025 train crash caused by a landslide [3], which are more related to rail infrastructure and weather events than micromobility.
[1] https://www.daimler.com/innovation/autonomous-driving/assistance-systems/frontguard-assist.html [2] https://www.statista.com/statistics/1098172/number-of-fatal-traffic-accidents-in-baden-wuerttemberg/ [3] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-train-crash-kills-at-least-10-people/a-55324626 [4] https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/strobl-strafsache-101.html [5] https://www.emobil-bw.de/ [6] https://www.rde.de/news/verkehr/campaign-rideitright-aims-to-raise-awareness-about-escooter-safety-in-baden-wuerttemberg/20190823-173035/
- The efforts made by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, focusing on safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and micromobility users like Pedelec and e-scooter riders, fall under the domain of general news and politics.
- In the realm of crime and justice, it's crucial to raise awareness about common causes of e-scooter accidents, such as self-inflicted harm, lack of experience, and alcohol or drug use, through campaigns like #RIDEITRIGHT.
- Sports and politics intersect in the case of the July 2025 train crash in Baden-Württemberg, as it was caused by a landslide, a danger not typically associated with sports activities, but rather with rail infrastructure and weather events.
