Overview
- Police data to December 30 show 21 traffic deaths in Hamburg this year, down from 38 in 2024.
- Eleven cyclists and pedelec riders were killed, accounting for more than half of all road fatalities.
- Pedestrian deaths fell sharply to three from 14 last year, with two car drivers and five motorcyclists also among the victims.
- The cyclist toll follows a recent rise after years of lower numbers, increasing from nine in 2023 to ten in 2024.
- Cycling and transport groups are urging accelerated, safety‑focused infrastructure upgrades to address risks such as dooring and conflicts with heavy vehicles.