Number of road fatalities in 2024 likely to surpass 2023 figure, the highest ever NEW DELHI: The number of road deaths in 2024 is set to surpass that in 2023 with over two dozen states and UTs, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Telangana, Assam and Delhi reporting higher number of fatalities last year. As per provisional data compiled from states/UTs, excluding West Bengal, a little over 1.7 lakh people died in road crashes last year.In 2023, road crashes had claimed around 1.73 lakh lives, the highest ever for a year, and West Bengal had reported 6,027 of these fatalities. Sources said that once data from West Bengal is included, the number of deaths would be more than that in the previous year. Data sent by states on crashes, fatalities, injuries and the factors responsible for them are being rechecked and reconciled before the final report is published, they added.While the rise in fatalities despite efforts of the govt to curb them remains a huge concern, there is a silver lining to the provisional data for 2024: nine states and UTs have reported a decline in the number of deaths. For example, Kerala reported 3,846 fatalities in 2024 compared to 4,080 in the previous year, and Gujarat recorded 7,717 deaths last year compared to 7,854 in 2023.Experts maintain that unless there is a significant dip in fatalities in the 10 states that report a large share of the overall figure, achieving the goal to reduce the number of road deaths by half will not be possible. “There is a need for focussed efforts to reduce fatal crashes and deaths on National Highways and state highways, which account for nearly 60% of all fatalities,” said a former Union road transport secretary.Though data on road accidents do not fully represent the magnitude of the problem given that not all such incidents are reported or recorded by police, the provisional data show that 35 states and UTs reported over 4.7 lakh crashes in 2024 compared to 4.8 lakh in the previous year.Meanwhile, the road transport ministry plans to amend the Motor Vehicle Act by introducing stricter norms for issuing driving licence and negative points for bad driver behaviour that can result in suspension and even cancellation of licences.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Should Review No First Use Policy’: Army Veteran On Trump’s Pak Nuke Test Shocker’Consumption Going Up’: U.S. Eyes India As A Major Market For Its Energy ExportsAt Least 5 Killed, Several Injured As Passenger Train Collides With Goods Trains In ChhattisgarhInterpol’s Red Notice Triggers Global Chase For ₹13,000 Cr Cocaine Cartel Heir Rishabh Baisoya’World Must Learn Conflict Termination From India’s Op Sindoor’: Indian Air Force Chief AP SinghPak Army Chief Asim Munir’s Powers Set To Grow As Shehbaz Govt Mulls 27th Constitution AmendmentWill Nitish Kumar’s ‘Jeevika Didi’ Scheme Sway Women Voters? Ground Report From Bihar’s Korha’Days Of Maoists Are Numbered In India’: Bastar Top Cop Issues Final Warning To Left Wing Extremists‘India Is The Future’: Israel FM Backs Delhi’s Rise, Eyes Deeper Strategic And Security Ties NowFatal US Crash: Sober Indian-Origin Driver Charged With Homicide, Linked To Border Policy Debate123 Photostories Stylish wedding pictures of Birla scion Vedant Birla and Tejal KulkarniKhushi Kapoor birthday special: A look at the actress’s best fashion momentsExclusive – Pati Patni Aur Panga’s Avika Gor and Milind Chandwani on dealing with troll for marrying on television, getting emotional during Bidaai and balancing work after marriage5 weird food cravings and their easy fixes to try at homeWhat does the colour of poop say about a person’s liver and gut health?Vivek Oberoi to Billie Eilish: Celebrities who donated their salaries for good causes10 must-try dishes made with Spring OnionFrom Ostrich to crocodiles: 5 animals that lay massive eggs9 myths around nutrients one should not believeLaughter Chefs 3’s Aly Goni reveals his diet secrets after losing around 10 kgs; says ‘Not only losing weight I am also building my muscles’123Hot PicksStock market holidayBank HolidayBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingTaylor SwiftJalen Green GirlfriendKyle KulinskiWilliam NylanderMLB Trade RumorsTravis Kelce InjuryAsmongoldRoope HintzTyrese Haliburton InjuryBengaluru Scooter Accident
NEW DELHI: The number of road deaths in 2024 is set to surpass that in 2023 with over two dozen states and UTs, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Telangana, Assam and Delhi reporting higher number of fatalities last year. As per provisional data compiled from states/UTs, excluding West Bengal, a little over 1.7 lakh people died in road crashes last year.In 2023, road crashes had claimed around 1.73 lakh lives, the highest ever for a year, and West Bengal had reported 6,027 of these fatalities. Sources said that once data from West Bengal is included, the number of deaths would be more than that in the previous year. Data sent by states on crashes, fatalities, injuries and the factors responsible for them are being rechecked and reconciled before the final report is published, they added.
While the rise in fatalities despite efforts of the govt to curb them remains a huge concern, there is a silver lining to the provisional data for 2024: nine states and UTs have reported a decline in the number of deaths. For example, Kerala reported 3,846 fatalities in 2024 compared to 4,080 in the previous year, and Gujarat recorded 7,717 deaths last year compared to 7,854 in 2023.Experts maintain that unless there is a significant dip in fatalities in the 10 states that report a large share of the overall figure, achieving the goal to reduce the number of road deaths by half will not be possible. “There is a need for focussed efforts to reduce fatal crashes and deaths on National Highways and state highways, which account for nearly 60% of all fatalities,” said a former Union road transport secretary.Though data on road accidents do not fully represent the magnitude of the problem given that not all such incidents are reported or recorded by police, the provisional data show that 35 states and UTs reported over 4.7 lakh crashes in 2024 compared to 4.8 lakh in the previous year.Meanwhile, the road transport ministry plans to amend the Motor Vehicle Act by introducing stricter norms for issuing driving licence and negative points for bad driver behaviour that can result in suspension and even cancellation of licences.
