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Impact on Road Safety

Every 3.6 minutes, a life is lost on Indian roads. With 400 lives lost daily and 1.5 lakh fatalities annually, India holds the unenviable record of the highest number of road accident deaths globally. This tenfold increase in accidents since the 1970s underscores the insufficiency of current measures to curb this crisis.

The World Bank reports that 13 lakh people have died, and 50 lakh sustained injuries in road crashes in the last decade alone. Adding to the tragedy is the staggering economic burden of ₹12.9 lakh crores, which plunges countless families into poverty and debt. Reckless driving, lack of enforcement, and drunk driving remain key contributors to this ongoing disaster.

Key Statistics:

  • 13 lakh fatalities and 50 lakh injuries on Indian roads in the last decade.
  • Drunk driving remains the leading cause of fatal accidents.
  • ₹12.9 lakh crores: The economic burden of road crashes in India.
  • 1.5 lakh lives lost annually due to road accidents.
  • Mandatory alcohol testing within two hours of accidents can expedite justice.
  • Approximately 462 people die in road accidents in India every day.
  • There country witnesses at least 1,264 road accidents on a daily basis
  • Vast majority of victims in fatal road accidents are in the age group of 25-35. Over 40% of fatalities due to road accidents are in the age group 18 – 35 years
  • Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road accidents while Uttar Pradesh has the most fatalities.
  • States with high road accident numbers included Madhya Pradesh, Kerala , Uttar Pradesh.
  • States with the highest number of deaths in road accidents Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Lakshadweep records the lowest number of road crashes and accident deaths.
  • Road accidents have been increasing by more than  by 16.6% annually and road fatalities by 15% annually

The Way Forward

Addressing India’s road safety crisis requires immediate action. Improved road infrastructure, stricter enforcement of traffic laws, and targeted road safety education are imperative. Crackdowns on drunk driving, coupled with awareness campaigns and legislative reforms, can save thousands of lives annually.

Let us unite to make India’s roads safer. Every effort count, and every life matters.