Traffic Fatalities in Lower Saxony Hit Record Low in 2024

Fatalities decreased by 18% to 347, the lowest in over 70 years, as officials target speeding with stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns.

Lower Saxony recorded 347 traffic fatalities in 2024, an 18% drop from 2023 and the lowest since records began over 70 years ago.
The total number of traffic accidents also decreased by 1.8% in 2024, with 209,001 incidents reported.
Speeding was identified as the leading cause of fatal accidents, prompting Interior Minister Daniela Behrens to announce increased enforcement efforts.
The 2024 statistics mark a sharp improvement from 2023, when fatalities rose to 424 and accidents increased by 6.4%.
Authorities emphasize the need for sustained measures to address persistent road safety challenges and achieve long-term goals like Germany's Vision Zero initiative.