Allianz Urges Enhanced Safety for Trucks and Vans in Urban Areas

A new study highlights that existing technology could prevent many fatal accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.

The Allianz Zentrum für Technik found that 70% of traffic fatalities in urban areas involve pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists.
Research reveals that one-third of accidents between trucks and pedestrians could be avoided with proper use of existing assistive technologies.
Drivers often disable safety systems, citing them as impractical or annoying, which contributes to the high accident rate.
Proposed solutions include equipping trucks with advanced turning assistants, lower cabins, and maneuvering windows to improve visibility.
In 2023, Germany saw a 1.8% increase in traffic deaths, with nearly 600 pedestrians and cyclists killed in urban accidents.