The number of road accidents across India amounted to around *** thousand in 2022. Each year, about ***** to **** percent of the GDP of the country was invested in road accidents. About ** percent of accidents involved young Indians. The country has about *** percent of the global vehicle population but it accounted for *** percent of the world's road traffic accidents.

Road accidents have been a major cause for concern across the Indian subcontinent. In 2022 alone, the country reported nearly *** thousand fatalities due to road accidents. Each year, about ***** to **** percent of the country’s GDP was invested in road accidents. Notably, while India has about *** percent of the world’s vehicle population, it also accounted for about *** percent of the global road traffic incidents. Almost ** percent of the accidents involved young Indians. Cases and causesTwo-wheelers had the maximum involvement in fatal road accidents across the country in 2018. A major portion of the accidents that year occurred at T-junctions. Over speeding has been a cause for concern throughout the country regardless of day or nighttime. Moreover, fast and risky maneuvers and illegal street races on roads and highways not designed for the purpose created significant trouble for the police. Over ** percent of the accidents occurred on straight roads. Additionally, state highways had a share of about ** percent of the total road accidents in 2018. Future scenarioRoughly around 17 accident-related deaths occur across India every hour. Fewer cops and empty roads at night, and sometimes even during the day seem to enable motorists to do away with the traffic rules. However, efforts were made to reduce these discrepancies. The police had equipped themselves with night vision speed guns to identify the culprits. Over speeding fine was increased in the amendment of the Motor Vehicles Act as well. The road network has played a crucial role in India’s economic development and the government is likely to continue to invest resources in making road safety a vital component of everyday commute.

In 2022, the number of deaths due to road accidents in India among victims between 25 to 35 years amounted to nearly 42.6 thousand, the most compared to other age groups. That year, there were over 169 thousand accidental fatalities across the south Asian country. Over-speeding was the leading contributor of accidents. Combined, state and national highways recorded around 258 thousand road accidents in 2022. This number had dropped significantly in 2016, before increasing again in recent years.

Accident demographics

The Indian subcontinent ranked first in terms of road accident deaths according to the World Road Statistics which comprised of 199 countries. A majority of victims were two-wheeler commuters. Additionally, pedestrians made up a high share of victims as well, reflecting the lack of infrastructure, be it improper footpaths and the lack of foot-over bridges or negligence of traffic rules. About 70 percent of the road accidents in India accounted for about six percent of the global road traffic accidents.

Accident prevention

Poor enforcement of fines, in addition to mild punishments and corruption encourages drivers, especially among young Indians, to engage in rash driving. Accident awareness programs were initiated by the government among the motorists, along with the National Road Safety Policy to encourage safe transport, strict enforcement of safety laws and fines and establishment of road safety database.

This dataset contains the number of road accidents, number of fatalities and number of persons injured in India

The dataset contains year- and state-wise compiled on the number of persons killed in road accidents which have happened in India

India Road Accidents: Number of Persons Injured data was reported at 384,448.000 Person in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 348,279.000 Person for 2020. India Road Accidents: Number of Persons Injured data is updated yearly, averaging 494,758.500 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2021, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 527,512.000 Person in 2010 and a record low of 348,279.000 Person in 2020. India Road Accidents: Number of Persons Injured data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC018: Roads and Highways Statistics: Road Accidents: Number of Persons Injured.

India Road Accidents: Buses: Number of Accidents data was reported at 9,046.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10,394.000 Unit for 2016. India Road Accidents: Buses: Number of Accidents data is updated yearly, averaging 41,983.000 Unit from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47,219.000 Unit in 2010 and a record low of 9,046.000 Unit in 2017. India Road Accidents: Buses: Number of Accidents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Automobile Sector – Table IN.RAF001: Road Accidents.

Road Accidents in India reports from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Traffic Accidents in India (By Month)

Investigating the Risk of Road Accidents in India

By Rajanand Ilangovan [source]

About this dataset

This incredible dataset compiles the reported public records of traffic accidents in India during an impressive 14-year period, from 2001 until 2014. The national data includes multiple variables related to the occurrence of an accident; such as the number of casualties, vehicle types, time & date of accident occurrence, and more. Perfect for data scientists or traffic engineers looking to conduct further analysis or research on transportation risk management in India - this invaluable dataset is your first step towards a better driving future!

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This dataset contains data on traffic accidents in India from 2001 to 2014. The data includes the number of reported accidents, resulting fatalities and injured people for each month. This dataset can be used to gain insights into the rates of traffic accidents in India and analyze trends over time.

To use this dataset, start by downloading it from Kaggle or whichever source you are using. After that, open the CSV file in a preferred software program (e.g., Microsoft Excel). From here, you will be able to view the data in rows and columns containing various pieces of information regarding traffic accidents over time. You can also apply filters or pivot tables to organize your data according to your specific needs.

For instance, you may want to analyze trends in fatal car crashes over the years or identify which months have the highest numbers of injury-causing collisions so that appropriate measures may be taken at those times when necessary. Additionally, finding patterns related to road safety and accident prevention will be much easier as well given this comprehensive set of information about accident occurrence in India for 14 consecutive years -2001 till 2014-.

Overall, this dataset serves as valuable resource for exploring traffic safety and conducting extensive research related thereto throughout all types of transportation systems including automobile engineering vehicles etc; all across India all through post-millennial period -2001-2014-

Research Ideas

• Developing a predictive model for traffic accidents in India based on weather, time of day, and vehicle type.
• Analyzing changes in safety standards over the years and their impact on traffic accidents in India.
• Examining the correlation between various socioeconomic factors (such as unemployment rate) and the occurrence of traffic accidents in India over time

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If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors. If you use this dataset in your research, please credit Rajanand Ilangovan.

Road Accidents: Tamil Nadu data was reported at 55,682.000 Unit in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 45,484.000 Unit for 2020. Road Accidents: Tamil Nadu data is updated yearly, averaging 65,279.000 Unit from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2021, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71,431.000 Unit in 2016 and a record low of 45,484.000 Unit in 2020. Road Accidents: Tamil Nadu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC017: Roads and Highways Statistics: Road Accidents.

In 2022, the share of road accidents in open areas across India was about 47 percent. Each year, about three to five percent of the GDP of the country was invested in road accidents. About 70 percent of accidents involved young Indians. The country has about one percent of the global vehicle population but it accounted for six percent of the world's road traffic accidents.

India Road Accidents: Auto Rickshaws: Number of Accidents data was reported at 5,887.000 Unit in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,095.000 Unit for 2016. India Road Accidents: Auto Rickshaws: Number of Accidents data is updated yearly, averaging 32,332.500 Unit from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36,365.000 Unit in 2008 and a record low of 5,430.000 Unit in 2015. India Road Accidents: Auto Rickshaws: Number of Accidents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Automobile Sector – Table IN.RAF001: Road Accidents.

The data refers to Total Number of Road Accidents, Persons Killed and Injured. It also provides some other information like Number of Accidents per Lakh Population, Number of Accidents per Ten Thousand Vehicles, Number of Accidents per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads, Number of Persons Killed Per Lakh Population, Number of Persons Killed Per Ten Thousand Vehicles, Number of Persons Killed per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads, Number of Persons Injured per Lakh Population, Number of Persons Injured Per Ten Thousand Vehicles and Number of Persons Injured Per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads. Data of road accidents in India are collected by Transport Research Wing (TRW) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways from the Police Headquarters of the various states, UTs and Million Plus cities in India through specially designated nodal officers (DGP/ADGP(Crime)/ADGP(Traffic) / Director (State Crime Record Bureau) in a 19-item format devised under Asia Pacific Road Accidents Data(APRAD)/ Indian Road Accident Data(IRAD) project of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia & the Pacific(UNESCAP).

India has one of the highest road accident rates in the world, with over 1,50,000 people losing their lives each year due to road accidents. In order to analyze and classify road accidents in India, we can look at various factors such as the causes, types of vehicles involved, types of accidents, and location. Causes: The major causes of road accidents in India include reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, driver fatigue, poor road infrastructure, and lack of awareness about traffic rules and regulations. Types of vehicles: Most road accidents in India involve two-wheelers and four-wheelers, with a high number of pedestrians and cyclists also being affected. Types of accidents: Some common types of road accidents in India include head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, side-impact collisions, and rollovers. Location: Road accidents in India occur across different locations, with the highest number of accidents occurring on highways, followed by urban and rural roads. Classification: Based on the above factors, road accidents in India can be classified into different categories such as: Vehicle-related accidents: These accidents involve collisions between different types of vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles. Pedestrian-related accidents: These accidents involve collisions between pedestrians and vehicles, or pedestrians falling due to poor road infrastructure. Infrastructure-related accidents: These accidents occur due to poor road conditions such as potholes, uneven surfaces, and inadequate street lighting. Weather-related accidents: These accidents occur due to adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, or snow, which reduce visibility and affect vehicle control. Human error-related accidents: These accidents occur due to human factors such as reckless driving, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and driver fatigue. By analyzing and classifying road accidents in India based on these factors, we can identify the root causes and take appropriate measures to prevent them. Some of the measures that can be taken include improving road infrastructure, increasing awareness about traffic rules and regulations, and enforcing stricter penalties for traffic violations.

India Road Accidents data was reported at 412,432.000 Unit in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 366,138.000 Unit for 2020. India Road Accidents data is updated yearly, averaging 485,544.000 Unit from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2021, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 501,423.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 366,138.000 Unit in 2020. India Road Accidents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC017: Roads and Highways Statistics: Road Accidents.

In 2022, the Indian state with the highest number of road accidents was Tamil Nadu, with over ** thousand cases reported, followed by Madhya Pradesh, with over ** thousand reported road accidents. However, Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of fatal accidents during the same period.

The data refers to Total Number of Road Accidents, Persons Killed and Injured. It also provides some other information like Number of Accidents per Lakh Population, Number of Accidents per Ten Thousand Vehicles, Number of Accidents per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads, Number of Persons Killed Per Lakh Population, Number of Persons Killed Per Ten Thousand Vehicles, Number of Persons Killed per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads, Number of Persons Injured per Lakh Population, Number of Persons Injured Per Ten Thousand Vehicles and Number of Persons Injured Per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads. Data of road accidents in India are collected by Transport Research Wing (TRW) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways from the Police Headquarters of the various states, UTs and Million Plus cities in India through specially designated nodal officers(DGP/ADGP(Crime)/ADGP(Traffic)/ Director (State Crime Record Bureau) in a 19-item format devised under Asia Pacific Road Accidents Data(APRAD)/ Indian Road Accident Data(IRAD) project of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia & the Pacific(UNESCAP).

The number of road accidents across the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in 2022 was over 41 thousand. Traffic discrepancies have been a major source of death, injury and damage to property every year. In 2022, over-speeding of vehicles was the main reason for road accident casualties. The south Asian country ranked first out of 200 reported in World Road Statistics that year for the number of road accident deaths.

The data refers to Total Number of Road Accidents, Persons Killed and Injured. It also provides some other information like Number of Accidents per Lakh Population, Number of Accidents per Ten Thousand Vehicles, Number of Accidents per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads, Number of Persons Killed Per Lakh Population, Number of Persons Killed Per Ten Thousand Vehicles, Number of Persons Killed per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads, Number of Persons Injured per Lakh Population, Number of Persons Injured Per Ten Thousand Vehicles and Number of Persons Injured Per Ten Thousand Kms of Roads. Data of road accidents in India are collected by Transport Research Wing (TRW) of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways from the Police Headquarters of the various states, UTs and Million Plus cities in India through specially designated nodal officers(DGP/ADGP(Crime)/ADGP(Traffic)/ Director (State Crime Record Bureau) in a 19-item format devised under Asia Pacific Road Accidents Data(APRAD)/ Indian Road Accident Data(IRAD) project of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia & the Pacific(UNESCAP)

In 2022, the road accident deaths caused in uncontrolled traffic was the highest, amounting to around 24 thousand. Each year, about three to five percent of the GDP of the country was invested in road accidents. About 70 percent of accidents involved young Indians. The country has about one percent of the global vehicle population but it accounted for six percent of the world's road traffic accidents.