Road Accidents in India - 2023
In 2023, India witnessed a significant number of road accidents and fatalities, as reported by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
Key Statistics
- Total road accidents: 4,64,029 (an increase of 17,261 from 2022)
- Total fatalities: 1,73,826 (1.6% increase from 2022)
- Total injuries: 4.47 lakh
- Two-wheeler riders accounted for 46% of victims
Causes of Accidents
- Over-speeding was the cause of 58.6% of fatalities
- Dangerous/careless driving or overtaking accounted for 23.6% of fatalities
- Poor weather, drugs/alcohol, and animal crossing caused 2.8% of the accidents
Time and Location Insights
- Most accidents occurred between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (20.7%)
- Other peak times: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (17.3%), 12 noon - 3 p.m. (15%)
- Highest fatalities on National Highways (34.6%) followed by State Highways (23.4%)
Vehicle and Regional Patterns
- Majority of two-wheeler deaths:
- Tamil Nadu: 11,490 deaths (14.4% of total)
- Uttar Pradesh: 8,370 deaths (10.5% of total)
- SUV/car/jeep accidents highest in Uttar Pradesh (19.2% of total such accidents)
- Truck accidents highest in Uttar Pradesh (29.9% of total truck accidents)
State-Specific Observations
- In states like Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Punjab, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh, deaths outnumbered injuries in accidents
- Expressways reported 3,630 accidents, resulting in 2,372 deaths
This comprehensive data underscores the need for enhanced road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to reduce road accidents and fatalities in India.
