{"id":91259,"date":"2021-03-26T19:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T19:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/incidenti-mortali-in-aumento-sulle-rotabili-della-svizzera\/"},"modified":"2021-05-25T16:25:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T16:25:16","slug":"fatal-accidents-on-switzerlands-railways-on-the-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/en\/fatal-accidents-on-switzerlands-railways-on-the-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatal accidents on Switzerland’s railways on the rise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fatal accidents on Switzerland’s railways on the rise<\/h1>\n

Last year, 227 people lost their lives on the roads, while the serious injuries were 3793, with motorcycles and electric bikes on top<\/h3>\n

Last year, 227 people lost their lives on Swiss roads, while the number of serious injuries was 3793: this is what emerges from the latest road accident statistics of the Federal Roads Office.
\nMost of the victims were travelling in cars, motorcycles and bicycles, while the number of pedestrian fatalities fell.
\nThe annual road accident statistics are based on the data contained in FEDRO’s special information system, which records all accidents reported by the police that occurred on public roads and squares involving at least one motor vehicle, bicycle or similar vehicle.<\/p>\n

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Firefighters rescue an injured person from a vehicle on fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How Casualty Statistics are Created<\/p>\n

The “fatalities” category includes people who died at the scene of the accident or within 30 days of the accident as a result of their injuries.
\nAs of 2018, the accident survey includes the use of a new report, so the data analysis has been slightly modified; this may result in slight variations to the figures already published in recent years.<\/p>\n

Unfallstatistik Strassenverkehr 2020 (German)<\/a>
\nStatistique des accidents de la route 2020 (French)<\/a>
\nStatistica degli incidenti stradali<\/a> (Italian)<\/p>\n

The main cause “Inattention\/Distraction” now also includes the headings “Failure to observe the direction indicator or stop lights of another vehicle”, “Delayed recognition of the vehicle due to poor visibility” and “Other obstructions to the driver’s vision”.
\nBeginning in 2020, and retroactive to 2011, vehicle-like vehicles are statistically considered as a separate category. Until 2017 they were included in the “Pedestrians” typology, and in 2018 and 2019 under “Others”.<\/p>\n

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A pedestrian outside a hospital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A comprehensive review of 2020 and beyond<\/h3>\n

In 2020, traffic accidents caused a total of 227 deaths (2019: 187) and 3793 serious injuries (2019: 3639), thus marking a new increase in serious injuries, although the long-term trend over the past few years is downward in Switzerland.
\nThe breakdown by category shows the following scenario:<\/p>\n

a) Car occupants<\/h3>\n

The number of deaths in this group rose to 71.6 more than in the previous year, while the number of serious injuries fell to 611 (95 fewer). Deaths in accidents that occurred due to driving under the influence of alcohol also increase (2020: 17; 2019: 11).<\/p>\n

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The remains of a damaged motorbike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

b) Motorcycle drivers<\/h3>\n

Among motorcyclists, 52 deaths were recorded, compared to 30 in 2019, most of them (39) on suburban stretches; 998 serious injuries (2019: 990).
\nAnalyzing accidents by type, the marked increase in the category skidding and loss of vehicle control is striking; often the cause is inappropriate speed.
\nIn 2020, many people took advantage of the last opportunity to obtain a licence for large motorcycles through direct access (abolished on 1 January 2021) and this is reflected in the accident figures.
\nThere were 240 serious injuries among licensed motorcycle learner drivers (10 fatalities, 230 serious injuries, +8 and +55 people respectively compared to 2019).<\/p>\n

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Auto-und Motorradunf\u00e4lle in der Schweiz im Jahr 2020 (German language)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Les accidents de voiture et de moto en Suisse en 2020 (French language)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Incidenti di auto e moto in Svizzera nel 2020 (Italian language)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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c) Bicycle riders<\/h3>\n

In 2020, 29 cyclists lost their lives, 13 more than in the previous year, with a sharp increase in population centers, where 19 victims were recorded (+10); 5 people were fatally struck on bike paths or lanes and 2 on the sidewalk.
\nIt should be noted that in 21 fatal cases the accident was the cyclist’s own responsibility. Also noteworthy is the increase in deaths in the 65-84 age group, which rose 8 units to 14. There were 934 serious injuries (2019: 802).<\/p>\n

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Ironic accident in the snow for a cyclist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

d) E-bike drivers<\/h3>\n

The upward trend in serious injuries while riding e-bikes continued in 2020: 15 deaths (2019: 11) and 521 serious injuries (2019: 355).
\nIn most cases, these were incidents of skidding or loss of vehicle control.
\nThe Bikeways Act, which is currently in preparation, will improve and make safer infrastructure for traditional cyclists and slow e-bike users.
\nThe consultation procedure was completed in September 2020; the Federal Council will now have to submit the corresponding message to Parliament.
\nThe Road Traffic Act is also being revised: in this context, additional measures are to be introduced to protect e-bike users, such as mandatory helmets and daytime running lights for all and speedometers for fast models.
\nThe pandemic has encouraged the use of two wheels: in the second and third quarters of 2020, the distances covered by traditional and electric bikes increased significantly (https:\/\/ivtmobis.ethz.ch\/mobis\/covid19\/). This factor may also have affected the accident rate.<\/p>\n

e) Pedestrians (persons without vehicles)<\/p>\n

Among pedestrians, there was a slight decrease in fatalities, from 37 in 2019 to 36, and serious injuries, from 524 to 408. Nearly half of the fatalities occurred in crosswalks.<\/p>\n

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Fu\u00dfg\u00e4nger- und Fahrradunf\u00e4lle in der Schweiz im Jahr 2020 (German language)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Accidents de pi\u00e9tons et de cyclistes en Suisse en 2020 (French language)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Incidenti di pedoni e biciclette in Svizzera nel 2020 (Italian language)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

f) Users of vehicle-like vehicles<\/h3>\n

This type of non-motorized micro-mobility includes, but is not limited to, scooters, inline skates, and skateboards.
\nFatal accidents have also occurred here: in 2020, 2 people died and 57 were seriously injured (2019: 39). The most affected are children from 2 to 13 years of age.<\/p>\n

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A traffic accident with a car on fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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