Work-related accidents in Germany
Safety at a high level – prevention is key
per k FTEs
per thousand FTEs |
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2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
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Total number of work-related and commuting accidents |
3.8 |
4.2 |
5.5 |
5.2 |
5.1 |
Work-related accidents |
2.2 |
3.1 |
3.8 |
2.9 |
3.0 |
Commuting accidents |
1.6 |
1.1 |
1.7 |
2.3 |
2.1 |
In 2025, the overall accident rate was 5.1 accidents per 1,000 employees (FTEs). Of this total, 3.0 were accidents at work and 2.1 were accidents on the way to work. Therefore the rate of accidents at work remains at a stable and low level.
This is offset by a slight increase in accidents on the way to work which were primarily attributable to accidents that took place while driving vehicles.
A current risk assessment will be the foundation for the systematic identification and evaluation of risks, especially in connection with mobility and traffic routes. On the basis of this, we will derive targeted preventive action which will also be continually developed.
Digital training sessions are an integral part of our prevention strategy. They allow employees to view safety-relevant content flexibly and irrespective of their location and therefore help to raise awareness among our employees with regard to safe travel in the long term.
Our target is to continue reducing accidents – especially those on the way to work – and to improve the safety of our employees in the long term.