National highways posed a significant risk, accounting for 30.7% of fatal cases and 30.2% of non-fatal cases. Out of the 1,004 fatal cases, 308 occurred on national highways; 839 out of 2,779 non-fatal cases were reported on the same roads.
Deputy commissioner KV Rajendra directs both police and civic authorities to submit reports over fatal road accidents and spot inspection reports on unscientific road humps within a week. Action will be taken against officials responsible for the accidents.
The campaign against drink driving has been intensified in Guwahati ahead of New Year celebrations. The traffic police department, along with the transport department, is taking measures to minimize deaths caused by drink driving.
Ludhiana has reported the third highest number of fatalities in road accidents caused by stray animals in India, according to the latest data. Find out more about the alarming rise in such accidents and the challenges faced by the city.
According to the 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2022' report, Delhi accounted for the highest number of road accidents in the country 5,387 and recorded 1,412 deaths due to fatal road accidents.