On foot Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. They have no crumple zone. This makes it all the more important that they are effectively protected from the negative effects of road traffic. Older people, in particular, are at high risk. Overview page On foot Last update date: 22/09/2026
140 | Accident occurrence: A comparison of electric and combustion engine cars The present research results follow on from a series of studies by GDV into the ease of repair and damage claims made in respect of battery-electric cars (electric cars) and extend this actuarial viewpoint from the perspective of the German Insurers Accident Research. (more) Compact accident research Car On foot Last update date: 30/06/2026
Perception of electric vehicles with AVAS The number of electric vehicles is increasing. They are quieter than vehicles with internal combustion engines and may be harder for other road users to perceive. Article On foot Car Last update date: 10/03/2023
Traffic Climate in Germany 2019 Once again, the Insurers Accident Research (UDV) conducted the representative survey "Traffic Climate in Germany". Article Car On foot Bicycle Last update date: 21/02/2022
Development of speed perception in children Children often have accidents in road traffic when they cross a road on foot and do not pay attention to approaching vehicles. A study by the UDV has therefore investigated how children perceive speeds and how they behave when crossing the road. (more) Article Children & teenagers On foot Urban road Last update date: 23/02/2021
Accident risk of parking for pedestrians and cyclists On average, drivers in Germany undertake a total of over 100 million journeys a day by car. Accidents involving other road users can occur both during the parking manoeuvre and when the occupants of the vehicle get in or out. Article On foot Bicycle Urban road Last update date: 09/07/2020
133 | Single-Vehicle accidents of cyclists The majority of cycling accidents in Germany are collisions between two parties. However, single-vehicle accidents of cyclists without the involvement of a second party are becoming increasingly relevant. Compact accident research Car On foot Bicycle Motorcycle / moped Last update date: 13/01/2025
Rear impacts between cars and pedestrians All efforts made until now regarding pedestrian friendly car design focused on the vehicle front. All passive and active measures are designed to handle the impact of a pedestrian with the vehicle front which may include the wing area also. Accident research proves the vehicle front as the area to address first. But this study shows that there... (more) Article On foot Car Last update date: 04/05/2018
Measures designed to reduce streetcar accidents The Germany-wide analysis carried out by the UDV of over 4,100 streetcar accidents involving injury in the period from 2009 to 2011 showed that around 86 percent of these accidents happened at an intersection or within the sphere of influence of an intersection. (more) Article Other utility vehicles On foot Bicycle Motorcycle / moped Car Urban road Last update date: 06/06/2017
