India Records Highest Road Accident Deaths in 2023, Pedestrians and Two-Wheeler Riders Most Affected
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that pedestrians accounted for one in five deaths, while two-wheeler riders made up 45% of fatalities. Speaking at an event in Lucknow, Gadkari highlighted alarming trends, including nearly 10,000 fatalities involving individuals under 18 and around 35,000 accidents in institutional areas near schools and colleges.
Key factors contributing to these deaths included non-use of helmets (54,000 fatalities), lack of seatbelt usage (16,000 deaths), and vehicle overloading (12,000 deaths). Uttar Pradesh reported the highest casualties, with 23,650 deaths, including 10,000 involving pedestrians and two-wheelers, and 8,726 attributed to speeding. The need for stringent road safety measures remains urgent.
Road Fatalities Surge Amid Lack of Law Enforcement: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted in Parliament that road fatalities in India have risen due to a lack of respect and fear for traffic laws. Addressing the issue during Question Hour, Gadkari, who survived a severe road accident himself, emphasized that efforts to curb fatalities have been hampered by lax enforcement and public indifference. He identified four pillars for reducing accidents: road engineering, automobile safety, law enforcement, and public education.
Gadkari revealed that 30,000 deaths annually occur due to non-use of helmets, and despite increased penalties, compliance remains poor. With over 1.68 lakh road deaths this year, he urged collective action from public representatives, media, and society, warning that stricter rules alone won't suffice without societal cooperation.
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