Alcohol accidents in Styria: Dark Advent statistics alarm!

Alcohol accidents in Styria: Dark Advent statistics alarm!

In Styria, the number of alcohol -related traffic accidents increases alarming. In the first half of 2024 there were 204 accidents in which no less than 274 people were injured, and tragically two people lost their lives. This is an increase in 12 accidents compared to the previous year as well as an increase of 29 injuries and an additional death. It is particularly concerned that even more alcohol accidents have been recorded in the past few years in the past few years, as the Austria (VCÖ) traffic club (VCÖ) notes. With the approaching punch time, in which many people consume mulled wine and punch, increased caution is required, because even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of accidents significantly. According to VCÖ, the risk of 0.5 per thousand is doubled, at 1.0 per thousand it increases to seven times and even 35 times, such as 5min.at reported.

regional differences and prevention measures

The regional statistics show great differences: While only 5.8 percent of traffic accidents are in Graz due to alcohol, the value in Southeast Styria is 13.5 percent. These figures illustrate the specific challenges in the individual districts. The VCÖ therefore appeals to the citizens not only to pay attention to their own responsibility, but also to support friends and acquaintances who may want to drive alcoholic. "Good friends intervene and don't look away," emphasizes VCÖ spokesman Christian Gratzer. In order to increase security, the VCÖ recommends using public transport or carpools in order to get to Christmas markets safely, so .