A46 Accidents Today: Latest News & Traffic Updates [Date]

Savanah Lebsack 13 May 2025

Ever wondered if your daily commute could turn into a scene straight out of a disaster movie? Unfortunately, the A46 autobahn in Germany has recently been a stage for a series of traffic incidents, proving that even routine drives can quickly become chaotic.

From severe traffic disruptions during rush hour to multi-vehicle accidents and extensive road closures, the A46 has seen a barrage of challenges for drivers. Commuters have faced significant delays and unexpected detours, turning what should have been a straightforward journey into a test of patience and resilience. The frequency and severity of these incidents raise pressing questions about road safety and traffic management along this critical route.

Attribute	Details
Autobahn	A46 (Wupperschnellweg)
Location	Primarily in Germany, specifically affecting areas such as Wuppertal, Düsseldorf, Iserlohn, and Hagen.
Type of Incidents	Traffic jams (Staus), construction sites (Baustellen), accidents (Unfälle), road closures (Sperrungen), and other traffic obstructions (Verkehrsbehinderungen).
Recent Events	Significant traffic disruptions on Monday morning, February 17th, starting at 5:49 AM. Three-kilometer oil spill leading to a full closure of the A46 towards Wuppertal (Reported December 2, 2024, 10:00 AM). Accident involving three cars on the A46 in Wuppertal. Accident with three trucks on the A46 near Düsseldorf causing traffic jams. Serious accident between Iserlohn and Hagen involving rescue helicopters and several hours of road closure. Multiple vehicle accident on A46 Wuppertal towards Düsseldorf. Truck accident on A46 near Hückelhoven due to slippery conditions, resulting in collision with the guardrail.
Affected Areas	Wuppertal, Düsseldorf, Iserlohn, Hagen, Hückelhoven, Katernberg
Consequences	Traffic delays, detours, road closures, injuries, and in at least one case, life-threatening conditions for a driver involved in an accident near Iserlohn.
Traffic Updates	The ADAC (German Automobile Club) provides current traffic conditions and traffic jams in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland.
News Sources	News tickers from portals, newspapers, magazines, and blogs provide real-time updates and archived reports about accidents and traffic incidents on the A46.
Additional Information	One incident involved a motorcyclist being thrown across the autobahn, and another involved a car catching fire while driving.
Reference Link	ADAC Verkehrslage