The day: Historically few people die on German streets

The Number of fatalities on German roads fell to its lowest level since reunification in May due to the aftermath of the Corona crisis. According to the Federal Statistical Office, it was 237 in the month according to preliminary data. At 27,600, the number of injuries was also lower than ever since reunification in 1990.

Even with the Total number of accidents According to the Federal Office, the consequences of the restrictions to combat the corona pandemic became clear in May. Nationwide, 181,000 accidents were registered. That was a minus of 23 percent compared to May 2019.

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