Motorcyclist seriously injured after a collision in Klagenfurt!

Motorcyclist seriously injured after a collision in Klagenfurt!

On September 10, 2025, a serious motorcycle accident occurred in Klagenfurt, which recalls the high risk of motorcyclists in road traffic. A 52-year-old driver from the Wolfsberg district got into a serious incident around 2:20 p.m. in the intersection with Flatschacher Straße. The driver overlooked a 60-year-old motorcyclist from Klagenfurt coming from the east, which led to a side touch between cars and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle, fell and was thrown against a garden fence with an indefinite degree of injuries. He was immediately brought to the UKH Klagenfurt by the ambulance service, where he is treated medically. These incidents illustrate the dangers that motorcyclists are exposed to in traffic and throw a shadow on safety in road traffic.

High accident risks for motorcyclists

According to an analysis of the ADAC, the risk of motorcyclists is significantly higher compared to drivers. In Germany in particular, 15% of the 4.7 million approved motorcycles are owned by women. Motorcycles have a four-time risk of being involved in an accident, and the disposable rate is seven times higher than that of the car driver. The ADAC also notes that the number of fatal and seriously injured motorcyclists has dropped overall since 2000, but the proportion of this group in the traffic fatalities increases.

Every year, over 500 fatal and almost 10,000 seriously injured motorcyclists are registered in Germany. The situation for beginners and younger drivers between the ages of 15 and 24, which are particularly endangered from a statistically point of view, is particularly critical. The most common injuries are traumatic brain trauma, thoracic trauma and injuries to the extremities, which is a clear warning to all motorcyclists.

Causes of motorcycle accidents

The causes of the accident are diverse. About 33% of motorcycle accidents are sole accidents, while 67% lead to collisions with other road users. Sole accidents often arise from driving errors (47%) and excessive speed (39%). In collisions, overtaking errors, unadjusted speed and insufficient distance are often the main causes. An analysis of traffic accidents also shows that over 50% of the collisions have to do with cars, with 80% of the collisions concern.

The challenges for motorcyclists could be reduced by technical security measures such as cornering, traction control and distance control. Such technologies could defuse critical situations and help avoiding accident. In addition, motorcyclists should pay attention to personal protective clothing, regular security checks and driving safety training should be considered in order to increase their own safety.

In view of these alarming numbers and events, it is crucial that both motorcyclists and other road users become aware of their responsibility. The improvement of the street infrastructure through simple measures, such as cutting back plantations and the installation of directions, could also contribute to safety in road traffic. The number of accidents and injuries can only be reduced by a common effort for more security.

For more information about motorcycling accidents and prevention measures, you can report the ADAC reports on ADAC and and Autohaus.

For updates to this incident, it remains exciting how the situation of the injured motorcyclist develops and what measures are taken to avoid future accidents.