Major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany since 2016

Germany has experienced multiple vehicle-ramming incidents since 2016.

The 2016 attack on Berlin's Breitscheidplatz Christmas market killed 12 and injured dozens.

Security alerts are frequently raised around public gatherings, Christmas markets, carnival events, and demonstrations.

Notable incidents include attacks in Münster (2018), Volkmarsen (2020), and Mannheim (2025).

The motive varies by incident, including extremism, mental illness, and accident.