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Cyclist accidents in Cologne: Two injured after collisions!
Two cyclists suffered head injuries in downtown accidents on June 4, 2025. Police are investigating.
Cyclist accidents in Cologne: Two injured after collisions!
On Wednesday, June 4th, there were two unfortunate bicycle accidents in downtown Cologne, which once again highlight the dangers of road traffic for cyclists. According to information from rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de The incidents happened just ten minutes apart.
At 5:10 p.m., a 68-year-old VW driver turned from Friesenstrasse into Steinfelder Gasse and overlooked a 34-year-old cyclist who was crossing the road. The cyclist fell and sustained head injuries and abrasions. He was immediately transported to a clinic.
Just ten minutes later, at 5:20 p.m., another accident occurred when a nine-year-old child carelessly let his ball roll onto the road. In an attempt to avoid the ball, a 59-year-old cyclist lost her balance and also fell. She suffered a laceration to the back of her head and was also taken to the hospital. In both accidents, the police secured evidence and interviewed witnesses. There is currently no evidence of anyone else involved.
The dangers for cyclists
These accidents once again highlight the risks that cyclists are exposed to every day. A current study by insurers' accident research (UDV) shows that the number of serious bicycle accidents on country roads has increased significantly in recent years. On average in Germany there are four deaths and 58 seriously injured every week, which corresponds to an increase of almost 30 percent compared to ten years ago reported the UDV.
The most common cause of accidents is collisions with cars, for which drivers are often primarily to blame. Overall, 70.7 percent of bicycle accidents resulting in personal injury are collisions with motorized vehicles highlights the Tagesschau. Cyclists aged 65 and over are particularly vulnerable, with an alarming proportion of seniors who have had accidents riding e-bikes.
Demands for more security
Given these alarming statistics, it is clear that improvements in the traffic space for cyclists are urgently needed. The UDV calls for the creation of safe crossings, the elimination of visual obstructions and speed limits at problematic intersections. Many accidents occur near these junctions, where there are often no suitable cycle paths.
The need for secure infrastructure is not only a challenge for planners, but also for society. Cleaning budgets must be increased so that cyclists - especially children and older people - can travel more safely.
The recent accidents in Cologne are another warning sign that the issue of road safety for cyclists should be at the top of the agenda so that tragedies can be avoided as much as possible.