Find out the top 10 states with the highest number of road accidents and related fatalities in India for 2022
Road accidents are increasing in India despite efforts to reduce them due to the growing number of cars on the roads. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) recently released 2022 state-wise data on road accidents and fatalities. Here are the states with the most alarming numbers.
Highest Number Of Accidents
|
State |
2021 |
2022 |
% share in total |
|
Tamil Nadu |
55,682 |
64,105 |
13.9 |
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Compared to 2021, the number of accidents has increased in all these states, except for Andhra Pradesh, where the number of reported accidents has reduced by 1.4 percent.
Highest Number Of Fatalities
|
State |
2021 |
2022 |
% share in total |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
21,227 |
22,595 |
13.4 |
Prevention Plans
The Indian government has been working on reducing fatal road accidents for years, including developing better and safer highways to drive on. Safety features of a car help in protecting the occupants once an accident happens. The government is working on making safety features standard across all cars and pushing carmakers to make safer cars for their customers.
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Efforts towards reducing road accidents can be made by following traffic rules and being mindful of other road users even when they are not acting responsibly.