Munich's most dangerous traffic points: Pedestrians and cyclists in danger!

Munich's most dangerous traffic points: Pedestrians and cyclists in danger!

Concern about the safety situation in road traffic is growing in Munich. On October 30, 2025, tz reported on the dangerous intersections in the Bavarian metropolis. In 2024, there were numerous accidents on Munich's roads, despite the city administration's efforts to increase road safety. An interactive map from the Federal Statistical Office provides information about the accident hotspots, with the intersection of Nymphenburger Straße and Landshuter Allee in particular often receiving negative attention. A whopping 27 accidents were recorded here last year, making it the most dangerous place for pedestrians.

But cyclists are also particularly affected in Munich. 39 accidents were counted on Kapuzinerstrasse between Thalkirchener Strasse and Wittelsbacherbrücke. Parents of elementary school students on Dachauer Strasse also express concern about the chaotic conditions at the intersection with Maßmannstrasse. Despite their suggestions for improvements - such as a dedicated cyclist traffic light and floor pictograms - these measures were rejected by the city. The reason? The suggestions often contradict the current road traffic regulations.

Accident statistics show worrying trends

A look at the statistical development of traffic accidents in Munich makes the situation clear. In 2024, the Munich police were called to 49,759 traffic accidents, an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Particularly tragic: the number of traffic deaths rose from 12 to 19, although the long-term trend shows falling numbers.

Police Vice President Christian Huber describes the increasing number of accidents as a statistical fluctuation, even though unprotected road users such as cyclists and pedestrians as well as seniors over 65 are particularly affected. Accidents involving seniors increased 7.6% to 4,258, resulting in 15 fatal accidents. Of the ten pedestrians killed, eight were seniors; The five fatal bicycle accidents also involved seniors.

Growing concerns about e-scooters and the influence of alcohol

The number of e-scooter accidents rose by 11.8% to 499 in the same period, with 459 people injured, 46 of them seriously. Accidents caused by alcohol are also a topic that concerns many people. In 2024, 93 e-scooter accidents were registered under the influence of alcohol - the same limits apply here as for cars. At the same time, there was a slight decrease in accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol, but the police see a need for action in other areas, such as “parent taxis” in front of schools.

There seems to have been a small improvement on Dachauer Straße: There, an electronic smiley shows drivers the speed, which has already led to a slowdown in traffic. Whether this measure is sufficient remains to be seen. The Munich police are also planning stricter monitoring of speed limits in front of schools in order to increase safety for young road users.

In summary, road safety in Munich represents a complex challenge that calls not only the city but also its citizens to take action. Concerns about the safety of pedestrians and cyclists remain central, while at the same time there is a need for greater awareness of the dangers posed by e-scooters and drunk driving. Everyone can do their part to make Munich's road traffic safer.

For further information on the accident hotspots and current developments, it is worth taking a look at the reports from tz and Süddeutsche.de.