Fatal accident in Weng: 70-year-old and her dog died tragically!

Fatal accident in Weng: 70-year-old and her dog died tragically!

On April 4, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on Altheimer Straße (B148) in Weng im Innkreis, Upper Austria, at around 11:30 a.m. A 70-year-old from the Grieskirchen district, who was driving from Altheim towards Braunau, crossed into the oncoming lane for an unknown reason and collided head-on with an oncoming truck that was being driven by a 53-year-old from the Rohrbach district. The violent collision resulted in the woman's car being dragged about 50 meters by the truck.

Unfortunately, the 70-year-old died at the scene of the accident, while her dog also died. The truck driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to Braunau Hospital after receiving first aid. The B148 remained closed in the area of ​​the accident site for around two hours, and 30 firefighters from the Weng im Innkreis, Mining and St. Peter am Hart fire departments were busy recovering the vehicles and carrying out the necessary cleaning work. This tragic situation highlights the dangers of road traffic, which continue to be highlighted by statistical data.

Traffic accident statistics in Austria

In the context of traffic safety, this shows Statistics Austria that traffic accidents with personal injuries are continuously recorded. These accidents on public transport roads are documented electronically by police authorities. The Federal Ministry of the Interior ensures the daily transmission of relevant data for monitoring accident events with the aim of providing a reliable basis for future accident research and prevention.

In 2024, a total of 349 traffic deaths were registered in Austria, which represents a decrease of 13.2% compared to 2023, when there were 402 traffic deaths. These figures represent the second lowest number of victims since statistical records began in 1950. The BMI.gv.at highlights the successful work of the police and the importance of traffic controls in improving road safety. Especially in 2024, there was a decrease in the number of traffic deaths in many federal states, while an increase was recorded in Vienna.

Main causes of accidents and trends

The main causes of traffic accidents continue to be a key concern. The most common factors are inattention and distraction, which account for 33.1% of accidents, and improper driving speed at 23.6%. Although the statistics show a generally positive trend, measures to reduce traffic accidents and improve safety on the roads are still essential.

The number of road users involved in fatal accidents was distributed as follows in 2024: 147 car occupants, 82 motorcyclists, 47 pedestrians and 32 cyclists. This is spread across different age groups and types of traffic, including e-scooter drivers and other road users. In the case of the serious accident on the B148, the sad reality is that road traffic still claims a disproportionate number of lives.

In summary, the tragic incident in Weng im Innkreis once again shows the urgency of acting more consciously in road traffic and using the accident statistics as an incentive for preventive measures in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future.

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