VCÖ calls for 30 km/h speed limit
Most pedestrians killed in accidents are over 65
48 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in Austria last year. This was reported by the mobility organization VCÖ on Friday. The largest group were pensioners aged 65 and over.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen This generation accounted for two thirds of the fatalities. Some of them were 80 years or older. In addition, most fatal accidents occurred in the local area.
In a comparison of federal states, the highest number of fatally injured pedestrians in 2024 was recorded in Styria (eleven), followed by Lower Austria (eight), Salzburg and Vienna (six each). Vorarlberg and Burgenland had the fewest fatalities (one person each).
"The transport system takes too little account of the most vulnerable road users. More measures are needed for a transport system that is suitable for senior citizens," said Katharina Jaschinsky from Verkehrsclub Österreich. In a press release, more traffic calming and more 30 km/h instead of 50 km/h in urban areas are proposed.
Across Austria, 48 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents last year. That was four fewer than in 2023.
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