Rear-end collision in Wiener Neustadt: Two injured after crash on B17!

Rear-end collision in Wiener Neustadt: Two injured after crash on B17!

On November 11, 2025, a rear-end collision occurred at around 5:30 p.m. in the intersection area of ​​the B 17 in Wiener Neustadt, near Metro-Markt. A car driver collided with a vehicle in front, resulting in a massive impact. The vehicle in front was thrown into a lamp post due to the force of the accident. In total, two people were injured to an unspecified degree. The injured received first aid from a fire engine from the Ternitz-Pottschach volunteer fire department that happened to be passing by and was immediately there until the emergency services arrived. After emergency medical first aid, the injured were transported to hospital by the Red Cross.

The police recorded the accident, while the vehicle recovery and clearance work was carried out by the Wiener Neustadt Volunteer Fire Department. In addition, larger quantities of leaked operating resources were tied up in order to exclude any risk to the environment. The incident underlines the need for careful traffic safety and preventive measures on the roads.

Traffic accidents in Austria

Road traffic accidents with personal injuries are continuously recorded in Austria. Loud Statistics Austria Data from police authorities is transmitted electronically and updated regularly. The aim of this survey is to provide reliable data for accident research and prevention. The results are published quarterly and annually in order to obtain a comprehensive picture of accident events in Austria.

In 2024, Austria registered 349 traffic deaths, representing a decrease of 13.2% compared to 2023. This figure is the second lowest since records began in 1950. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner praised the police's good work to improve road safety, while Director General for Public Security Franz Ruf emphasized the importance of priority checks. Traffic fatalities were distributed differently across the federal states, with Lower Austria and Vorarlberg recording the lowest numbers in 60 years.

Statistics on traffic deaths and causes of accidents

According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior Last year, 71.1% of traffic fatalities occurred in open areas and 28.9% in local areas. The most common causes of accidents included inattention and distraction (33.1%) and improper driving speed (23.6%). Alcohol, drugs or medication were involved in 6.9% of fatal accidents. This is worrying as there is further impetus to step up road safety measures.

By continually recording and analyzing traffic accidents, the authorities intend to better understand the main causes of accidents and develop targeted preventive measures. It remains crucial to increase road safety in order to prevent similar incidents like the one in Wiener Neustadt.