Between 2016 and 2020, approximately 967 traffic incidents involving animals resulted in pets being crushed on intercity roads. The figures, drawn from a statement by the RACE automobile foundation, show notable regional variation in both strikes and casualties. The data also reveal a clear disparity: collisions with dogs accounted for 866 incidents impacting people and property, while cat-related crashes numbered 101. Across the period, a total of 18,445 traffic accidents involved animals causing material damage, with 2,762 dogs and 1,032 cats affected. These numbers underscore the frequency of pet-related crashes on major routes and the broader implications for road safety and animal welfare and are attributed to the RACE foundation and associated statistical offices.
