Report launched at 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, finds that the South-East Asia Region accounts for 28% of global road traffic deaths with an estimated 330,222 deaths. 

Findings related to India 

• Road Traffic Deaths (2021):  Estimated 216 618 (+2.1 % change since 2010) while reported road traffic deaths were 153 972. 
  • Deaths of Two-three wheelers Drivers/riders constitute the highest (45.1%)
• Road traffic deaths per 100,000 populations: It is 15.4 for India (2021), higher than global rate of 15.

Issues related to Road Safety in South-East Asia

• Fragmented Efforts: Due to absence of an effective lead agency with relevant expertise and adequate resources. 
• Poor Quality Infrastructure: Due to absence of budgetary allocations for road safety & structured system for road safety audits.
• Other: Non-compliance of safe vehicle standards, inadequate emergency & trauma care systems etc.

Recommendations of report for road safety

• Integrate road safety into other processes such as urban planning, environment policy etc, 
• Align road design with star ratings corresponding to International Road Assessment Programme standards.
• Other: Implement time-bound targets, strengthen the post-crash care system, dedicated data surveillance departments etc.