Drunk driving incidents spiked on Father's Day 2024, with a total of 287 incidents reported nationwide
In Wiesbaden, preliminary data revealed that Ascension Day, also known as Father's Day, witnessed 287 traffic accidents involving alcohol across Germany in 2024. This number surpassed that of any other day throughout the year according to the Federal Statistical Office.
On average, around 95 alcohol-related traffic accidents occurred daily in Germany last year. Overall, an estimated total of 34,700 such accidents took place in 2024.
Despite the higher number of incidents compared to previous years, there was a slight decrease in alcohol-related accidents on Father's Day compared to 2023. The Federal Statistical Office recorded 340 such accidents in 2023 and 319 in 2022.
Out of the 287 accidents reported on Father's Day 2024, 204 resulted in injuries; the highest number recorded for any day in the year. Among these, 58 individuals sustained serious injuries, and one person lost their life.
Data from the Federal Statistical Office indicated that Father's Day has historically been the day with the most alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany. Apart from Father's Day, New Year's Day and May Day consistently record above-average numbers of such incidents.
While specific data on the top days with the most alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany was not available at the time of writing, social gatherings and higher alcohol consumption are often associated with weekends and holidays, leading to an increase in such incidents. For accurate and up-to-date statistics, it is advisable to visit the official website of the Federal Statistical Office of Germany or contact relevant traffic safety organizations.
- The Federal Statistical Office's data reveals that in the category of general-news, Father's Day (or Ascension Day) consistently stands out in health-and-wellness issues, particularly in terms of science, with statistics showing a significant increase in alcohol-related traffic accidents.
- In the realm of crime-and-justice, it's worth noting that Father's Day (or Ascension Day) has historically been a day with above-average alcohol-related traffic accidents, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office, highlighting the need for increased awareness and safety measures.
