Monday is obviously the most dangerous day of the week according to AUVA employee statistics. In 2017, the AUVA recorded 12,264 lost-to-work accidents. This day accounted for 21 percent of the damage events, it was said on Friday in a release.
More than five million people insured with the AUVA not only against accidents at work and occupational diseases but also against accidents that occur on the way to or from work.
The insurance company recorded exactly 12,264 off-road accidents in 2017, which is around twelve percent of all occupational accidents. "Traffic accidents are particularly dangerous: at around 61 percent, they are by far the largest proportion of road accidents," wrote the AUVA.
"Dark season" problematic
As far as Austria is concerned, 2017 was the day on Monday at which most of the way accidents happened at around 21 percent. Broken down by province, most off-road accidents occurred in Vienna in 2017, with 26 percent, followed by Upper Austria with 22 percent. The problem is the "dark season".
"In the fall and winter, journeys to and from work are mainly done at dusk and in the dark. In addition, frequent rain, fog or snow obstruct the view. The risk of accidents is thus increased overall, "explained traffic expert Peter. Pedestrians and cyclists, in particular, should wear reflective clothing or reflective fabric on clothing and bags. This greatly increases the visibility of motorists.
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