The ÖAMTC forecast for the coming long weekend around Corpus Christi (19 to 22 June 2025) not only a high traffic volume and the associated long traffic jams, but also warns of an increased risk of accidents. Over the past ten years, a total of 71 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in Austria during Corpus Christi, with 2015 marking a sad peak with 13 fatalities. Robert Kolerovic, traffic engineer at the ÖAMTC (Austrian Automobile Club), therefore appeals to all road users to drive with particular concentration and defensively.
At the beginning of the season, special attention is paid to the Motorcyclists, which often only now start the season after a rainy May. In the past, more than one in three traffic fatalities on Corpus Christi was on a motorcycle. Over a third of all motorcycle accidents are single-vehicle accidents, which are usually caused by inappropriate speed, carelessness or unsuccessful overtaking maneuvers. The ÖAMTC advises motorcyclists to always drive with foresight and at an appropriate speed, and to plan for unforeseeable situations. Regularly practicing riding technique after longer breaks is also recommended. Furthermore, studies indicate that motorcycles are often overlooked at intersections or their speed underestimated, which is why other drivers are also called upon to pay increased attention.
According to preliminary figures from the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the Austrian accident statistics for 2025 show 15 fatalities in road traffic accidents as of June 144, an increase compared to the 119 fatalities at the same time last year. The increase is particularly striking in Lower Austria, with 49 fatalities, 18 more than in the previous year. Carinthia, Salzburg, and Styria recorded decreases. In a ten-year comparison, the current figures are still below average and represent the second-lowest, with the exception of the coronavirus years 2020 and 2021, which were characterized by reduced travel. To ensure a safe weekend, the ÖAMTC calls for good cooperation between road users and an increased presence of law enforcement, especially on main traffic routes and busy motorcycle and excursion routes.
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