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According to data provided by the Federal Statistical Office, 2,770 persons died in road accidents in Germany in 2024, that is a decrease of 2% or 69 persons fewer than in the previous year. Compared to 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of road fatalities has decreased by 9%.
But every road fatality is one too many. The Federal Ministry of Transport is pursuing the objective of the Vision Zero strategy: no more people being killed in road accidents. We are working on several measures to protect lives.
Despite all the efforts we are making, it should be noted that road safety is not just the responsibility of policymakers but something that concerns society as a whole. This is why, in 2021, the Federal Government has initiated the Road Safety Pact as a joint strategy together with federal states, local authorities as well as other partners. The Federal Government’s Road Safety Programme for 2021 to 2030 reflects the full scope of the Federal Government's contribution to this joint strategy.
The Federal Government’s contribution includes granting subsidies to preventive measures to enhance road safety. For this purpose, the Federal Ministry of Transport provides about 15 million euros annually. Please find more information in the Funding Guidelines on action to raise public awareness to improve road safety.
