Overview
- R+V reports an average of 3,209 claims on Fridays that fall on the 13th over 20 years, which is 194 fewer than typical Fridays and 276 fewer than average weekdays.
- BarmeniaGothaer says the two Friday‑the‑13ths in 2024 generated fewer claims than the average Friday that year.
- An ADAC analysis of 2004–2013 found slightly fewer severe traffic crashes on Friday the 13th (999) than across all Fridays (1001).
- Baden‑Württemberg’s statistics for 2012–2024 show 166 accidents on average on Friday the 13th versus 133 on other days, which narrows to 166 versus 152 when compared with normal Fridays, with year‑to‑year variation and no shift in crash types or severity.
- Zurich Gruppe Deutschland also reports no systematic spike and notes 9.5% fewer claims on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, while emphasizing that Fridays generally see higher claim volumes due to heavier traffic.