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Dramatic rear-end collision on A3: Ten injured, including children!
On August 26, 2025, there was a rear-end collision involving four vehicles near Hengersberg in the Deggendorf district, in which ten people, including five children, were slightly injured. The accident led to significant traffic delays on the A3.
Dramatic rear-end collision on A3: Ten injured, including children!
This afternoon there was a rear-end collision on Autobahn 3 in Lower Bavaria, near Hengersberg in the Deggendorf district, which involved several vehicles and numerous injuries. At around 1 p.m. four cars collided, leaving ten people, including five children, slightly injured. The exact cause of the accident is still unclear, the police have started an investigation. Those affected were immediately taken to nearby hospitals while emergency services worked at the scene.
During the operation, two out of three lanes had to be closed, which led to significant traffic delays and a long traffic jam. Traffic was temporarily routed over the hard shoulder, which didn't necessarily make the situation any easier. Later, after the vehicles were recovered, the lanes were reopened. Almost at the same time, another collision involving two vehicles occurred about a kilometer away, but fortunately no injuries were reported. South German newspaper reports that this is another indication of the unpredictable dangers on the road.
What does this tell us about safety on our roads? The ADAC has been conducting targeted research into serious traffic accidents in Germany since 2005 in order to analyze the causes of accidents and provide recommendations for action to prevent accidents. The association highlights that distracted or tired drivers are responsible for over 10% of accidents outside urban areas. There is also statistical evidence that 57% of all fatalities occur in traffic accidents on country roads. This makes it clear that not only motorways, but also country roads represent a high risk factor.
A look at the accident data shows that over 85% of the accidents recorded in the ADAC accident database result in serious or fatal injuries. That's why it's essential to take protective measures. For example, the introduction of safety standards such as the requirement to wear seat belts in 1984, which reduced the number of road deaths by 75%, was considered a success. Emergency braking assistants for trucks have also been required by law since 2015 and will be supplemented by turning assistants from 2024 in order to minimize the risk of injury.
Today's situation in the Deggendorf district is another wake-up call for all road users. Drivers should always remain alert and focused to avoid accidents like the one that happened today. Even minor accidents can have major consequences. The ADAC offers valuable information and recommendations for accident prevention in order to prevent tragic consequences in the future. T Online emphasizes that safety on our roads depends not only on the vehicles, but above all on the drivers.