Given below are some statistics from the website of The Department of Road Transport and Highway, Government of India:
These are just statistics and may not affect us as much as they should. But if we see a sight like the one below,
or this,
we do get affected. Well, these scenes are being enacted everyday on Indian roads.
As it says here:
Incidentally, India holds the dubious distinction of registering the highest number of road accidents in the world. According to the experts at the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NTPRC) the number of road accidents in India is three times higher than that prevailing in developed countries. The number of accidents for 1000 vehicles in India is as high as 35 while the figure ranges from 4 to 10 in developed countries.
So, why do accidents happen? 80% of road accidents are caused human error say senior police officials, according to a news report in the TOI today. Although no nationwide study as to the causes of road accidents in India is available on the internet, there are smaller studies which confirm these findings.
Well, we all know how easy it is to get a driving license in India. Also punishment for errant drivers is light. A bribe is all that needs to be given and the rash drivers are free to go. Indians are known for their high degree of patience, but do we have to be patient where rash driving is concerned? No. Some drastic action needs to be taken.
The Institute of Health Systems has a few solutions:
1) Be more stringent in issuing licenses.
2) Think of ways to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.
3) Be strict about usage of helmets.
4) Make separate lanes for heavy vehicles.
5) Study how these issues are tackled in advanced countries.
The World Bank has some suggestions as well:
1) Increase awareness about road safety among road users, planners and engineers. In fact, the World Bank sees public awareness campaigns as a vital part of its efforts to improve road safety. They had designed one such project for the National Highway Authority of India.
2) Introduction of Road safety audits.
3) Speed controlling measures such as speed bumps, rumble strips, road markings, traffic signs, and roundabouts.
4) Building of separate non-motorized traffic and motorcycle lanes to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
Well, there are always solutions and in some ways we are moving towards that. Better and wider roads for example. States are making wearing of helmets compulsory. But road accidents are not reducing. For example one of our best roads, the Mumbai Pune Expressway, sees a fair amount of accidents. In 2006 more than sixty people died on this road. We’ve seen cars traveling at 140 kms per hour (speed limit is 80) on this road. In fact these speeds are a regular feature. Also, inspite of the right lane meant purely for overtaking, many cars love to hog this lane. I took the picture below just a few days ago:
As a result others overtake from the left at high speeds. If the expressway is crowded, drivers simply weave in and out at dangerous speeds. There are rarely any cops to be seen.
If educated people aware of traffic rules and with proper licenses break traffic rules, what can we expect from those who are unware of traffic rules, and those who have not passed a driving test before getting their licenses? What can we expect from drunk drivers? What can we expect from drivers who suffer from road rage?
Why, murder ofcourse. And if they have clout, they can get away with it.
(The photographs of the accidents have been sourced from Tribune and the World Bank websites)
February 19, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Nita,
Here is what lies.. a two pronge approach is required. I don’t put the blame entirly on authorities. Definitiely we people have to change our atitude towards the traffic rules. Highly educated idiots(I take pain in using this word) are least bothered about traffic rules. They never give the way to an ambulance or never respect the others way of right. Once I stopped at a trffic signal and wanted to take a right turn. The person who came on his bike joined behind me. In less than 5 seconds he lost his patience he started asking me to give him the way so that he can take U turn and go.. I refused saying I will follow the traffic signal.. he started blaming me that I dont have ‘Common Sense’… Might be true to have an arguement with him.
On the other side.. in Bangalore, the govt formed a committee with famous people in it to address the traffic problems. Alas, can you imagine none of them are from Transportation Enginnering background. They want to design a system which addresses all the traffic problems with all generalists in the panel with no specialist. Dont they a idea that chronic problems like traffic in Bangalore needs an engineering solution rather than a generic solution.
August 28, 2010 at 10:01 am
I think ur right………..
but respected mam it’s not possible to follow all the rules of traffic……… and the genration of this era is too fast they don’t want to stop on Signals……. In My city(Udaipur) the youngsters are so irriteted and so forword they are only in chance to come to accident with a female & when it’s happens they are tryuing to flirt with them…………..
what about this……?
What we have to do…….?
July 4, 2011 at 3:23 pm
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February 19, 2007 at 2:02 pm
@Sunil – I agree with you on traffic sense is missing big time within India. I call this as “Paddey Likhhey Ann Padd”. Means people are literate but still act as illiterate. Again i say this we don’t practice any ethics, in this case it means we don’t respect the law, by not following the lanes, or some other rule, we are breaking the law.
In western countries there is no police on red lights, only cameras in some, but people still follow the rules except few. They follow it because it’s against the law, even PM or a wealthy businessman follows it, its not that they are afraid of the laws, but they have some moral and ethics. They will never beep a horn, only rarely.
In India the moment there is a traffic jam everyone will beep a horn, which means person who is in between need to make his vehicle like an aeroplane and fly it.
In addition to an engineering solution for on going traffic problems in major cities of India, it has to be made sure people follow the rules. If we don’t do this the innovative engineering solution in a degrading society like ours will fail next day.
February 19, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Nita:
Timely article that highlights the serious problems on Indian roads. Creating awarenesss is the first step to tackle this problem.
I suspect the numbers are way under reported, and there is no way that the number reflected in that report is the right one.
I personally know a lot of people who lost their lives in road accident just this past couple of years from Bangalore and the situation shows no signs of improvement.
Bribery, lack of proper training, lack of road manners, no reading skills, no enforcement of driving license, poor infrastructure are some of the contributory factors.
What needs to be done more than anything else is to have effective enforcement of law (just look at the number of overloaded trucks on Ring Road during peak hours in Bangalore) combined with creating an awarenedss and education. I can think of what a dedicated group of people did in the US about drunken driving. Of course in the case of India it will be a lot bigger effort, which can be sustained.
When I am driving down Ring Road in Bangalor I often feel the urge to get out of the car and direct the traffic and pull by trucks that are overloaded or driven by young cleaner boys. I bet I am not the only one that feels this way.
And, I won’t even talk about Call Center rented cars and the irresponisble way they drive just to keep their timeline.
Thanks for writing about it.
Kamla
February 19, 2007 at 3:01 pm
I gotta say I don’t really care. Come on now. The Indians in New Zealand are terrible drivers and we know why. They learnt to drive in india and think they are still there. It’s not a racial thing, it’s just they are terrible dangerous drivers who need to have their cars and licenses taken off them permanently.
February 19, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Traffic in bangalore has been my pet peeve..I would also like to point to the rising road rage here in Bangalore. Wrote about this few months ago in my blog -http://whiterays.blogspot.com/2006/12/rant-get-out-of-my-way-or-ill-beam-you.html
High beams apart, I still dont get why one needs the additional fog lights on, in main roads? It irks me no end.
October 27, 2011 at 11:07 am
U are right Swetha…
people in Bangalore are crazy also they must learn to drive on low beams
at least in narrow streets.
February 19, 2007 at 5:25 pm
The first commenter, Sunil, got it right. Nobody cares for traffic rules in India. They treated like “best practices” rather than compulsory. Talk about ‘human error’ is ridiculous; or perhaps, which human’s error are we talking about? Unless there is a grand national mindset change (or strict governance) things will remain as they are.
February 19, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Thank you everyone for commenting. The chaotic traffic on our roads is something that irks us all a lot.
As Nitin says we need a grand national mindset change! But as that is unlikely to happen as he suggested, strict policing is the only answer. I think that if in advanced countries they follow the rules it is because the authorities are very strict. But after some time following rules becomes a habit. At first people need the strict fines, confiscation of licenses etc, then soon it will become a part of the national mindset.
There was an interesting programme on TV the other day about this strict following of road rules in foreign countries. The producers of the show put up ridiculous signs on the road to find out if people followed them. One was at a zebra crossing which said: Don’t walk and don’t stand. When people saw that sign they got positively nervous and absolutely normal people started to jump at the spot!
Kamla, I too feel the figures are suspect. A lot of small accidents go unreported.
February 20, 2007 at 2:54 pm
I am really surprised by these statistics! – but in another way than you. During my last 3 weeks trip to India driving manners of Indians surprised me.
I find it so spontaneous, communicative, friendly and somehow joyful in camparison to the way Europeans drive.
My experiece: in 3 weeks in India I saw ONLY 3 car-accidents, while in a 3 hours drive from Vienna to Salzburg I saw 3 cruel accidents… And not only once.
February 22, 2007 at 6:01 pm
hi friends i am also much worry about the violation of the road safety rules.
I am want to do some project about how to avoid road accident so any suggestions about road accidents contact this e mail id
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February 20, 2010 at 9:25 am
more speed braker warnings followed by speedbrakers
February 22, 2007 at 11:05 pm
HI friends,
Its a nice step towards to aware about the human errors to the human beings this statics willl also help to cope up with the problems and to seek out the problems
February 25, 2007 at 12:47 pm
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March 2, 2007 at 7:24 am
traffic accident in india is increasing day by day.people of india are educated but behave like an illiterate.Many developing countries like india are facing serious problems on road accident.in other countries like europe and north america the problem is being solved slowly and with care.the government of india should understand that road accident in india are the highest in number and cause greatest damge to human life and propety of a family,so government of india should take proper steps to reduce traffic accidents
March 13, 2007 at 12:48 am
I’m visiting from the US and I am extremely stressed out due to our drive today from Bijapur to Bangalore today. I can’t believe the total disregard for human life in this country. I never want to ride in a car again in India. The infrastructure in this country is EXTREMELY lacking. It’s embarrassing since all of these issues have been solved by other countries. How hard is it to copy them?
April 30, 2010 at 4:28 pm
arey deepak bhi, you are the only one who is so rediculed and pissed about the infrastructure, don’t worry that will one day be equal and better then others, but i still am surprised by your observation that coz of bad infrastructure you will miss the virgin beauty of beloved india…… jagoooo mohan pyarey.. duniya jag rahi hai.. phir tum kyu soraheyhooo..
bhiya ji.
March 13, 2007 at 6:17 am
Very hard. We have suffered economically because of 200 years of colonial rule and 50 years of Socialist Rule. It is only now that India is waking up. These things take time.
Also, always keep in mind that the developed countries with all their beautiful infrastructure has been built by the hard work of the white people and their ancestors. You are simply enjoying it.
Our ancestors allowed themselves to be robbed and plundered by foreign invasders and then voted into power an ineffective government. Today its improving but most people who vote are not educated. The educated like to sit at home and watch TV or at times they can’t stand the poor infrastructure and poor quality of life and they leave.
Nation building does not happen in one generation. It takes several.
March 13, 2007 at 9:41 am
The US didn’t build their highway system over generations. They studied the German Autobahn, a preexisting well built highway, and then modeled theirs’ after that. It was the cold war and Eisenhower wanted to link the US for more efficient transportation. Yes, the roadways have improved everywhere year after year to improve safety. India does not have to reinvent the wheel. All the research has already been done. They can freely study and copy the world’s safest highways and apply it to their own system.
The builder of the highways should be well educated and informed on highway design around the world. Unfortunately from what I’ve read about the government here, they do not care about efficiency and more about lining their pockets.
One really dangerous example is putting bumps all over the place without signage. You can guess where they are near villages but there were bumps in the middle of no where. Imagine a two wheeler driving and not noticing the bump. They would most likely flip and die from hitting the bump.
Another example is building a highway with no regard to the local population. You can’t just separate little villages and put walls up on the sides of the highway. As evident, they busted down little sections so they can run across the roadway trying to dodge traffic going 60kmph+. No where in the 550km stretch of NH 13 or NH 4 did I see anything that safely allowed pedestrians to cross. I think I saw two overpasses strictly for pedestrians that weren’t even close to any villages. This also doesn’t account for tractors that need to get around to their farms or people with vehicles who need to cross the highway. I stand by my statement, there is no regard for human life in the design of the roadways. It seems like some idiot in a national office puts out the specifications and the roads are built without any study of the localities.
March 13, 2007 at 9:58 am
Deepak, there is no argument about the poor infrastructure. Or about the corruption. But what I am saying is that Socialist rule increased the corruption. Look at Socialist and communist governments anywhere, they operate in secrecy and that is why corruption increases. The corruption in our country increased after the British left. And today west bengal is trying desperately to bring in investment but typical of communist regimes they are doing it ruthlessly, without concern for the poor Singur farmers.
I read a very interesting interview of a 77 year old taxi driver in Mumbai. He said in those days it could more than a month to get a licence and also the cops didn’t take bribes as easily as they do now if you break a traffic rule. And you can get a licence today in one day, whether you know how to drive or not.
When there is corruption, there is less money for infrastructure building.
All I am saying is that this is ours, this is what we have created. Our people. We have to try and fix it. Sure we can admire the west, but we are all responsble for the state India is in today.
And the fixing has just started my friend. The RTI act is bringing in transparency and that is the only way corruption can decrease. The economy is still opening up!
Its going to take time, a lot of time but we can all do our little bit to help.
March 28, 2007 at 2:19 am
Just a few short words of support to your efforts to debate road safety. I have developed the website http://www.arrivealive.co.za with the intention to enhance awareness of road safety in South Africa – as well as for the past month the blog http://www.roadsafety.wordpress.com
I am a believer that we can all contribute to greater road safety! May you have much success in creating awareness of road safety via the social media!
Best wishes
Johan Jonck
June 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm
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April 3, 2007 at 3:40 pm
hai frenz,as a citizen its our duty to safeguard the welfare of the community.we have to welcome every acts that has been mandatory it is is focusses on the safety measures…iam doing a project on road safety so if possible iam pls to have more suggestions onmy project..cheers!@!!!
April 3, 2007 at 3:46 pm
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April 13, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Thank you Johan Jonck
your website is very good as well as helpful
April 17, 2007 at 6:34 am
I’m university student..
After reading the statement, i did not see any fact that accident cause by human error. It is more by somebody statement. There will be a lot factor can cause the accident.. (environment, road condition, vehicle problems..)
From my reading the are a lot mitigation/control proposed. Actually what is the real root cause???
Anyway.. I’m doing a study about : motivation for driver not to considering the road safety. what are the contributing factor that make they are not perform on the road.
zamri : xventur@yahoo.com
June 1, 2007 at 1:23 pm
In Trinidad, accidents continue to occur as terrible as any other country. Why do people speed ?
June 1, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Can driver training reduce accidents ?
June 19, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Hi Friends,
I suggest following remedies for highway traffic:
1. First and foremost all the future roads should have only one way traffic, no matter if government can build only a 2 lane road but it has to have a divider. This should put a hold on the number of accidents taking place on roads as 90% of highways accidents are caused through head on collision
2. Fence all the highways as the number of accidents caused by animals and pedestrians weighs far more then just human error.
3. Use of high beams should be barred
4. Use of Toll Booths on highways to record the number of miles covered by vehicle between 2 Toll booths. This should give an idea as how fast the vehicle was driven.Some may not agree with this idea but I personally feel a driver would love to drive rather then stop for an Hr in middle to cover up the time. Implementation is not difficult using the high-tech machine available in market.
July 20, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Please Send to me All List of Dialy Accidents in India
Because I am Searching all list of Accidents.
My ID is surya_kasurde@rediff.com
June 9, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Brother i’m on a project work on accidents caused on highways in inida… can u provide any data that would help me in doing theproject work.
Thank you
Regard
Harish. Donkada
August 26, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Popular Science
I couldn’t understand some parts of this article, but it sounds interesting
September 10, 2007 at 10:30 pm
I AM A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL AND MEMBER FOR THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL ETC. NOW AS A SAFETY CONSULTANT I AM OFFERING ROAD SAFETY SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. I WISH IT SHOUD BE CONTINUED AND DKO LFOR THEM IN A LARGE SCALE TO COVE ALL STUDENTS IN INDIA FOR A DECADE. THEN WE CAN EXPECT A DECENT, DISCPLINED AND GOOD SOCIETY WHO ESPECTS OTHERS. THESE ACCIDENTS ARE HAPPENING BECAUSE OF IGNORE AND INDISCIPLINE ONLU THAT IS HUMAN ERROR.
I REQUEST, PLEASE SEND ME ALL LATEST ROAD ACCIDENT NEWS FOR ME WHICH I CAN HILIGHT TOTHE PARTICIPANTS AND IN BOOKS WHICH IM PUBLISHING.
WITH THANKS. RANGARAO BALAGAM. E-MAIL ID rangaosafety@rediffmail.com
September 10, 2007 at 10:35 pm
I AM A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL AND MEMBER FOR THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL ETC. NOW AS A SAFETY CONSULTANT I AM OFFERING ROAD SAFETY SUBJECT TO THE SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. I WISH IT SHOUD BE CONTINUED AND DO FOR THEM IN A LARGE SCALE TO COVER ALL STUDENTS IN INDIA FOR A DECADE. THEN WE CAN EXPECT A DECENT, DISCPLINED AND GOOD SOCIETY WHO RESPECTS OTHERS. THESE ACCIDENTS ARE HAPPENING BECAUSE OF IGNORE AND INDISCIPLINE ONLY THAT IS HUMAN ERROR.
I REQUEST, PLEASE SEND ME ALL LATEST ROAD ACCIDENT NEWS FOR ME WHICH I CAN HILIGHT TO THE PARTICIPANTS AND TO USE IN BOOKS WHICH I AMPUBLISHING.
WITH THANKS. RANGARAO BALAGAM. E-MAIL ID rangaosafety@rediffmail.com
November 3, 2007 at 5:59 am
The increasing number of road accidents in India has left a trail of trauma and stress in its wake.As a teenager, this is especially disturbing for me, as it causes unwarranted fear and breeds mistrust in fellow humans. And i don’t think it is fair to blame the government,not because i’m a big fan or anything, but because what has to be done can be done only by us. Why should wait for someone to take charge…why can’t we even try to do something? I’m sure a small effort on our part will go along way.
November 3, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Came across this article while searching for ‘best roads in India to drive’. Very informative article. Driving in Delhi, I understand how careless people are about themselves and about others. I drive around twnety km every day and see at least three points where two drivers stop in the middle to fight out the right-of-way. Dangerous drivers and don’t-care-the-signal drivers sadly also have their kids with them and unfortunately, are teaching them to live dangerously. I guess strict governance is required and lacking (don’t even talk of Delhi traffic police, they are corrupt rascals only after money).
November 5, 2007 at 3:47 am
Hello, I came across your website and agree completely that the major reason for most accidents in India is poor driving habits and lack of training. I have just published a book called “streetwise”. The lives being lost are a phenomenal waste to the country. The principles advocated in my book are guaranteed to make a difference, if adopted sensibly.
Please visit my website http://www.streetwise.co.in and support me.
Thanks,
Malcolm Wolfe
Malcolm
November 12, 2007 at 8:21 am
as i think that there are many accidents be seen India . I have seen them on highways and even on the public roads .I was also been passed throug hthis accident tha was been done by a bike rider .It was tyhh fult of the bike riider as he was speeding.
November 13, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I don’t know why the hell everyone is in hurry to die or don’t know in a hurry to reach home. I think on indian roads the safety peramiters are too low. nobody wears the hell mat. Without hell mat you will soon met the hell. so dear friends please take care of urself bcoz someone is waiting for you home.
December 4, 2007 at 11:08 am
rules to get driving license should be more strict then to get license for revolver….
its to dangerous to face a person on road with
30 people in vehicle with 7 seater…and most of the time that driving person is hanging outside…..difficult to judge who is driving…
December 6, 2007 at 10:19 am
There are numerous factors that go into managing traffic in a city.
First is the planning part. You plan the establishment of offices and reseidences in the city in a manner that reduces heavy load and congestion. You also plan to use public transport, control on the number of new vehicles registered etc to help smooth movement of traffic.
Second is various preemptive measures like rigorous driving tests, clear traffic signals, monitoring of driving behavior, canceling licence of multiple offenders etc.
These are the prime factors that contribute to managing traffic, and this is government’s work, not ours. In the absence of these, anyone whethere american or indian will behave in the same fashion. leave the americans without traffic rules for one year, and hell lot of unplanned vehicles on the road, and check what kind of mosters you they turn out to be. So padeh likhe anpadh etc are the least of the problems in such a scenario. no one follows displine in chaos. the government is a useless, filthy illiterate greedy crook, accept it.
December 6, 2007 at 1:24 pm
I live abroad, but i am really scared when i want to cross the road and drive in Delhi.The blueline buses are killer buses, so are the trucks in highways dangerous. Pl somebody improve the traffic situation in delhi tolerable.
give suggestions in my website BestDesi.com
December 19, 2007 at 11:58 am
woh! useful article
December 24, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Hi all,
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Best Regards !!
Rajesh
December 25, 2007 at 12:24 am
Hi,
I do wonder quite a few times, how any of us will drive if the vehicles we drive are not equipped with the horns.
As a nation we all enjoy to create noise at the drop of a hat, be it a festival, marriage, funeral or any other activity. No wonder, we honk as we please on the roads also. In case we forget to do it, a friendly reminder is always there on the tailgate of the heavy vehicle we might be following.
The other thing that bugs me, especially on the highways is the use of high beam when overtaking. Mostly, the guy behind puts on the high beam only (instead of flashing once and operating on low beam) to signal an overtaking manneuver.
Even in the city on a well lit road most of the vehicles run on high beam, especially the taxis and the heavy vehicles.
Also in many cities, the driving schools themselves train people to weave in and out of traffic, honk every time you see a vehicle, etc…
It is a miracle that despite all the aggravation we do not see more instances of road rage.
A good option would be to rigourously monitor the driving schools, license them on an annual basis and test the trainers themselves before revalidating the licenses. If people learn the basics wrong, they will never ever get it right.
br
January 9, 2008 at 4:59 am
Deae unfortunate indians,we dont have a working government, or elected to care for country or people.Our politicians are crude, old timers, they have no capacity to learn implement, they let our country rott.
just like hygene, and filth all over, only value in india now is land grabbing, making million on political business,.
sad, you dont see civility, courtesy, good driving traini9ng, police on highways.Not in next 100 years, just came back from CHINA, 100 years forward, decipline, road safety, civility, and feel they are in 21st century.
sad, we dont have civilised leaders,monekeys,
god cant save ,
January 30, 2008 at 1:04 pm
hi everyone!
I have a project work on road accidents.pls do send more information regarding this topic to my email id
February 26, 2011 at 8:02 pm
hai
mounica
I am sathish kumar from kadapa in AP
i suggested all people plz follow the govt rulls
and i requset to all vehicle owners used to retro reflect redium sticker. this stickers used to nearly abow the one km identefy to the vehicles.save peoples save the mony
February 19, 2008 at 9:56 pm
CMVR rules of govt of India prescribe all states to announce speed limits for roads and highways. Most have not done it.
Our social fabric is such that whether u make highways or superhighways, pedestrians, cycles, rickshaws, tongas, carts , buses trucks, scooters all will run on the same road, even after next 30-40 years. U cant expet all villagesrs to own bigger vehicles and they shall hv to commute thru their lifeline.
2. driving licences have to be issued afterproper coaching at recognised schools for driving.
3. Speed limiters shall hv to be installed compulsorily on all commercial vehicles.
February 19, 2008 at 9:57 pm
CMVR rules of govt of India prescribe all states to announce speed limits for roads and highways. Most have not done it.
Our social fabric is such that whether u make highways or superhighways, pedestrians, cycles, rickshaws, tongas, carts , buses trucks, scooters all will run on the same road, even after next 30-40 years. U cant expet all villagesrs to own bigger vehicles and they shall hv to commute thru their lifeline..roads.
2. driving licences have to be issued afterproper coaching at recognised schools for driving.
3. Speed limiters shall hv to be installed compulsorily on all commercial vehicles.
February 20, 2008 at 9:58 am
dear friends,
we all agree that the road safety in India is at its dismal at most of the times. The root cause, as we all are aware, is laxity in our administration of rules in general.Its very easy to escape the law and order in India and it is quite evident as we see it on the road everyday. If we implement the rules strictly and see that nobody is above law, it will not be hard to see safe roads in our country too. No body dares to ignore traffic signals in the western countries as the consequences are very expensive! Nobody can escape a police ticket there. Its a collective responsibility both by citizens and administration which keeps wheels run smoothly and peacefully.
March 27, 2008 at 2:08 pm
- Not enough traffic cops
- NO ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS (primary reason)
- Density of traffic is too high
- Lack of traffic education
- Insufficient lane markings
- Not a planned road system
- INSUFFICIENT ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
- Encroachments
- Lack of maintenance of roads
There is a host of factors. Lot of these have to be addressed simultaneously. We need a better CITY PLANNING, and more scientifically designed road systems – MORE ENCLOSED EXPRESSWAYS for fast movement of traffic. For the kind of population India has, we need to start addressing these issues in right earnestness. Otherwise with the growth of more vehicles on the road, it will be even a bigger chaos.
May 17, 2008 at 11:45 am
iam wery much intersited in roadsafety, since beeing as a citizen of india we do some thing for our country make forward pls send your valuebles of done something.
May 23, 2008 at 11:38 am
I discovered this website while looking for statistics on road accident deaths in India. Another reason for this search was the news item in a capital city in India where the authorities have decided to demolish a path dedicated to cyclists and merge it with the main road!!
Recently there have been three accidents in my family within the last one year. We were lucky but just so. There are road accidents involving everyone. Two wheelers accidents happen by the minute. Traffic rules are mostly violeted and it easy to get away.
can the people participating in this debate start by displaying one advice on their vehicles? I am ready to start. please suggest some slogens.
June 13, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Road accidents are a terrible loss to humankind.If we are unable to understand and implement traffic rules, the hard way would have to be used. Traffic police booths have to be stationed at every crossing. Seperate paths need to be constructed for two-wheelers, cars and bigger vehicles like trucks and buses. The blueline menace must be stopped immediately. Please join me in making India a better place for land vehicles.
June 14, 2008 at 8:11 pm
HI all
Accidents cause great loss to us & mankind.so i request everybody to drive safe &never drive when ur drunked.because it the largest factor which causes accidents in my opinion.
please send me the total no. of accideents occured & causes .i shall be very thankful to u
July 16, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I am amazed to find spontaneous responses from several people reg road safety in India. As a transportation planner, I give below the my views & latest statistics on road accidents in India.
In 2006-07, 105,749 people were killed in road traffic crashes in India. Another 600,000 got injured, majority of them with grievious injuries. Each day, nearly 300 Indians are killed on roads. Another 1600 people get injured who end up with varying disabilities.
India has the highest fatality rate in the world followed by USA and Japan. Why do India has so high death rate when USA with 4 times veh. popn record only a third of the death toll.
A healthy debate is needed to find out lasting solution & remedial actions.
Simply blaming the ‘other people’ will not solve the problem. The problem of Road safety can be addressed by 4 E’s namely: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Emergency Medicare.
Transport Planners, Engineers and local self govt bodies have a major role to play in Engg measures. For public education & creating awareness, school / colleges, NGOs, voluntary bodies can do good job. For effective enforcement, of course, we have to depend on Police, Motor Vehicle Dept and Traffic warden. Timely evacuation and medicare of victims can save many lives.
Road safety is no longer a transportation issue. It is a major social, economical and public health problem facing the society. Collective responsibility is the need of the hour! Less us contribute to this cause in whatever way each one of us can do. Be a law abiding person and have concern for fellow road users while on the wheel.
September 13, 2008 at 2:21 am
The Indian government are to blame for all the accidents and deaths in India. Numerous accidents are happening daily, no action is taking place to stop these from re-occurring. Those individuals who actually cause these get away with murder, no arrest and no sentence. Hit and run and deliberately trying to kill the individual though slightly injured are the most common actions. There needs to be laws and regulations in place to stop these happenings. I was in Punjab last year, when my brother and sister in law was visiting Uttar Pradesh and was involved in accident which lead to their death. The accident was due to a drunken bus conductor (actual bus driver wasn’t even driving) who wasn’t probably licensed to drive. He hit into them and dragged them into a ditch where he drove on top.
This hideous individual who done this was not even arrested by the police, though they had all the relevant information (bus registration and eye witness testimony). This showed how the police is bribed, even knowing who and what the person has done. Money plays a major part for the government and police in India, people like myself loose their loved ones and never get justice. You would assume that once all evidence is collated the criminal would at least be under police custody, especially murder (not 1 but 2). I doubt if any law states a murderer should be released without trial!
September 13, 2008 at 6:03 pm
this is fattttttt.stinky
September 13, 2008 at 6:06 pm
i rock no one is as good as me
September 15, 2008 at 12:59 pm
pls send your experience in obtaing Driving Licence to enable me to bring out a detail paper on this issue and try to make it more transparent along with your email id and contact no optional.
Ashfaq Ahamed
ashfaq@cbcpcb.com
September 19, 2008 at 6:18 pm
i would like to say that in the last two days the lives of my husbands sister and two nephews have been taken by the roads of india,i visited my family there and was terified of the roads there,in fact i was disgusted with them,india has no road sense at all and thats not just a few people thats all of them,there would be a lot less fatealaties on the roads of india if the government were ro pull out their finger and address the road safety issues,there should be a system of lanes for specific traffic if they are found to be in a different lane other than the one specified to them then a fine will be imposed if the fine is not paid within the given time then a custodial sentence should be imposed this is all part of the british road safety,so please take this into account i am married to an indian hindu man whom i love very much and my heart goes out to all the fammilles whos lives have been affected by this,i am currently awaiting for my husband to get his visa so he can come home to his family in the uk,please dont let it be in a wooden box….
October 7, 2008 at 1:01 am
actually ijust wanat to say about tractor trolly.when ever i seen it on road ifound that there is no back light on trolly or even there is no reflector.At night they cause a great disturbance, why traffic police can,take any action on it
October 9, 2008 at 1:12 pm
thanks for giving me these statistics which will really help me in my project.
October 31, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Hi,
I am doing a awareness drive for one of my clients on road accidents, can is use the figures mentioned on this site.
Its quite urgent!
Awaiting reply.
December 19, 2008 at 3:02 pm
1.Traffic sense to be developed in each DRIVER’s mind without that any kind of signal system or traffic system will be failed.
2.It may be a car, a lorry, a 2 wheeler or any kind of vehicle driver they should realize their responsibilities while driving.
3.Figures shows that in most of the accidents Trucks and buses are involved but in that I personally feel that in case of traffic jam most of the small vehicle drivers are trying to escape from wrong sides of the big vehicles or road side. Also they may not be knowing about stopping range of big vehicles when it is in running condition. i.e. A trailor needs minimum stopping range of 50 mtr. to get complete stop from 30 to 0 kmph if distance is less than 50 mtr then chansis of accident will be more. Also we dont know what kind of Material it is carrying so there are also chances that accident may be minor but due to chemical or gas leakage casualties become more.
4. SO PLEASE TRY TO JUDGE OTHER VEHICLE STOPPING RANGE, MATERIAL, CAPACITY TO AVOID MISHAP ETC.
ALWAYS TRY TO JUDGE THE OTHER VEHICLE DRIVER’S ACTIVITY.
December 29, 2008 at 5:01 pm
dsiznttolhozmrtfwell, hi admin adn people nice forum indeed. how’s life? hope it’s introduce branch
February 21, 2009 at 5:15 pm
This is the indian attitude
October 8, 2009 at 2:43 pm
getting harm by accidents is not to be introduced as attitude.
March 3, 2009 at 1:46 am
The driving in India is horrendous.
They need to:-
(1) Esure people take a European standard driving test.
(2)Restrict the use of horns (‘cos they use them so much it doesn’t mean anything)
(3) Get the cows in fields not on the roads.
(4) Make all bikers wear helmets.
(5) Police the roads.
March 25, 2009 at 12:03 pm
if we make traffic rules strict it will help alot there are many people who drive vehicle withouttmedical examinations after paying money any person gets liscence.mr sagane commissioner traffic planned rules but our taxi drivers protested in mumbai in 1989.in order to reduce yhis heavy penalities are to made people should afraid of law now no fear of police rto things are moving on in the names of politician number plates are tobe printed all painters should be stopped practicing odd no plates no phographs no hapazad no plates at village level cooly is tracter driver at village all two wheelers are driven on kerosene.no check on this as they arrive in 2pm to 4pm noquestions of police most of highway drivers drive withpermit yhis needs awareness in peopledrswami
April 24, 2009 at 5:38 am
Hello,
The road accidents are generally by negligence rash recklace driving in case of private vehicles normally but commercial vehicle accidents are caused because of drinking and driving. Inexperience of drivers, conductors o wheels and worst is over strain because driver running the vehicle on long routes alone.
Thes aspects need careful study.
If driven in normal stress free way number of accident can be averted which not only money loss but also life losses which are too much.
I am keen observer of road accident and I taech insurance.
Save accidents save lives and save families and money and agony.
Thanks,
May 6, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Blaming others while driving is one of the most common attitude.
Instead of such attitude , it is better to have defencive driving.
i.e. We should also take care of others mistake.
It will save you as well as others.
Cautious and slow driving is also very important while driving on unfamilier roads.
June 9, 2009 at 10:18 am
Ajeet;- I agree to you of blaming others.It’s realy one of our indian’s problem . It’s also right to take care in the scence of saving us as well as others.
But,really for blaming all on their rash driving is wrong.When we will compare us on the side of rash driving ,we will find that when we are extremely excited,when we are in sorrow of some problem to us or even for me when i saw girls ,not for me but for all males,they ,they just observes in them a feeling of driving as fast as possible ,as their tashan.
So,please don’t mind it ,but as a male,i think that you should adopt what i had written.
For me to stop the accidents only & only the authorities active steps & citizens’ support is required.Isn’t it?
August 12, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Dear Jax:)
You are absolutly right.
Now I am @30+ and have passed that phase of life.Actually it is misconception of boys that girls like person who drive fast.(It is not my opinion but opinion of my X-GFs and my wife (Not my X-GF).They consider it as ridiculious.
I think that you want to emphasize the pillion rider whose partial underwear AND naked weist peeping while sitting on bike.
I just want to say that it is extremely dangerous venture in which they can get nothing but can loose their life or SOME PARTS OF THEIR BODY.
*********GIRLS ARE PRETTY-********
BUT……..
****LIFE IS MORE BEAUTIGUL THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD******
June 16, 2009 at 8:44 am
hai i am rajaduai, i would like say nobady followed the rules of driving. must we follow the rules and must avoied drunk and drive, at the time of drive dont use the cellphone.
June 19, 2009 at 8:46 am
Hi there, i will be coming to India in august for a 9 month scholarship and based in Agra. now, reading this article has scared me a bit especially since i live in the south pacific, where population is like much smaller than India!
i also note, that india has highest rate of car accidents in the world, i suspect because of the population…
can someone reassure me, that i will be safe on the roads whilst there cause i do intend to do some travelling..how can i travel ‘safely’??
thanks….
Mary
July 6, 2009 at 7:07 pm
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July 22, 2009 at 12:58 pm
India is full of vehilces and people but usually accidents happen due to careless driving and of course Roads are the second main cause of accidents in india. I am working in Kuwait but here also there is Higher rate of accidents every day and month.
Guys at last Human error is the main cause in this Accidents so be carefull on road and always follow the rules and regulation because somebody is always waiting for you at your home.
Have a safe journey.
Regards
Hakim
August 10, 2009 at 12:33 am
Hi Everybody,Well at least India drives on the left:
Driving on the left is safer for right-handed people the great majority, here is why:
When changing gear in a UK car with the steering wheel on the right , this is of course correct in the UK etc for driving on the left——–your left hand changes gear and your right hand stays on the steering wheel, (this is safer for right handed people.)
The reverse is the case in countries where one must drive on the right.– in other words if you live in the USA you hold the steering wheel with your left hand and change gear with your right hand because of course the steering wheel is on the left in the USA——–this is dangerous if you are right handed.
Bicycles: Bike riders are in real danger in countries where driving on the right is mandatory again assuming you are right handed—-Try mounting a bike in the USA and you will find yourself in the stream of traffic when getting on the bike—- try it yourself———: Mounting a bike in the UK is done from the sidewalk by right handed people who find it easier to put their right leg over the bike. , Much safer and this must have saved many lives.
Reversing up a steep drive: My drive in the UK is very steep———-when I reverse out I hold the steering wheel with my right hand and look over my left shoulder to the rear window. In a USA car you must hold the steering wheel with your left hand and look over your right shoulder to look out of the rear window.. So you must reverse with your left hand on the steering wheel.. Or stick your head out of the window if you want to use your right hand on the steering wheel. —Dangerous for the 82% right handed majority.
Right handed people who are also “right eyed” have the traffic coming toward them on their right in left hand driving areas , which is the way “right eyed” people are able to react better. When overtaking on a right hand driving USA road the right eyed/handed driver looks in the mirror with the left eye and also views the oncoming traffic with the left eye. A change of gear is sometimes needed to overtake so he/she is driving left handed while changing gear with the right hand and looking in the mirror and oncoming traffic with the left eye. Of course the gear change should in theory be completed before pulling out but this in practice is not always the case. The prevalence of automatic gear change in the USA may not be just luxury after all but necessity
Perhaps a billion cyclists in right hand driving areas in India and around the world are all risking their lives mounting their bike in traffic. Also In right hand driving areas a greater number of people reverse with their heads out of the window and hundreds of millions of right handed drivers hold the steering wheel at speed with their left hand. There are over 6 billion people in the world today and billions of people using road transport. Driving on the left is safer and provably safer for right handed drivers; however I concede that because over 60% of the world drives on the right there is no prospect of a global change to driving on the left.
Mounting a horse, for further illustration of the problems caused by driving on the right just try mounting a horse from the right hand side (If you are right handed)
There is significant evidence that in the days of the Roman Empire everyone drove on the left. (That’s one in the eye for Hollywood!). This was partly because one mounts a horse from its left (we all do) and it was sensible not to be doing this whilst out ‘in the traffic’.
Also, carters needed their right arms free to wave swords at would-be attackers. Therefore they sat on the right hand end of the driver’s bench. When carts passed each other the drivers needed to be sure that they actually missed each other so they passed “driver to driver”. I.e. they drove on the left.
Evidence from Roman gold mines indicates that they drove on the left. The ruts left by the loaded carts leaving the mine are on the left side of the road whilst lighter empty carts entered on their left side.
Everyone in Europe changed to driving on the right when Napoleon started mucking around because he was LEFT handed and driving on the RIGHT is better for LEFT HANDED people .
Incidentally, French main line trains pass on the left too. This is because their railways were mainly built by British engineers. I don’t think that they’ve ever forgiven us for this
Regards Chris
September 2, 2009 at 3:03 pm
shanker Coimbatore tamilnadu
Now days number 1 postion in accident world level in india.
1 first the government give the free road accident to all and life insurance
2, accident death give the compensation
2 laksh rupees
3 widow give the government job
first the government must implement in india essential our nation below points
1 every school colleges give the free driving school and implement must road safty subject in every school
2 strictly follow the give the license to people
3 every city roads compalsary change in 6 type of roads
4, pls change 1989 1988 act
5 accident death and missuse the rules
minimun 2 thousands ruppess fine
one year jail (304a) cases
Iam already wrote the super road safty notes to prime minister and Tamilnadu cheifminister and all superiors
now days government impliment the more planning in the country but the people not followed the rules and requaltion must the government our road saftty rules reach to puplic directly first any way
thankingyou
October 8, 2009 at 2:35 pm
According to me todays youth is unpredectible youth. they are really rash drievers.i am highly shocked by seeing the statistics of accidents.they really need to be carefull rather to show their smartness. i dont know when they will realize that they are the backbone of our nation.
December 31, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Nice site – Like what you did. Wishing you and yours a very happy and prosperous new year !
January 3, 2010 at 3:51 pm
hi friends.its glad to see so many people paying attention towards this disaster.i hope u urself n making others understand the importance of safety.wish u all a safefull new year
March 25, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Major of accident happens because of situation causing it.
eg. 1.some major roads are not having divider (mumbai Goa hiway it is national highway of 700km but it is singal.
2.major hiways not having subway or bidges for crossing.
3. there is no fencing at railway tracks
4. improper parking of vehicals at market places which cause road crosser to unseen passing vehicals .
5. on major highways where vehicals are at speed of above 90 has potholes.
why in other developing country accidents are less …it just govt. who is not taking resposiblities of peoples life. & not providing
facilities in complete form.
April 24, 2010 at 7:58 pm
HELLO ALL INDIA
September 12, 2010 at 4:27 pm
hello
April 28, 2010 at 11:07 am
Hi all….
We are not animals to have their own rules or attitudes… Atleast when trained in a certain way animal do listen. We have so many rules and regulations, where only some people follow it. Wht happened with others? Only if we follow something as a group, we can achieve it.
Do we need to drive at 140km/hr ???
September 12, 2010 at 4:25 pm
u r 2 much correct sharon!
!!!!
July 9, 2010 at 9:45 am
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September 12, 2010 at 4:17 pm
by seeking road accidents in this site,
i was toooo shocked that how these accidents are too “life taking”
n i wana say that police n our “transport of department” should take care of these painful n dangerous accidents!!
July 6, 2011 at 8:42 pm
hey, we must really think on this topic
September 12, 2010 at 4:24 pm
BaD CoNdItIoN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOME BODY PLZZ TAKE CARE! n
THIS 1 IZZ MY
SeCoNd CoMmEnT
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September 26, 2010 at 2:58 pm
hai this is siddartha first of all why the accidents are occuring why cant we avoid. it is because of purely negligence of the riders and the analysis says 90%. the riders should know the condition of the vehicle topography , speed limit, whether condition and road condition. safe driving is required and road safety committee to provide awareness on the safety driving. Thank you i wish all the people to live and let live LIFE IS SAFE WHEN DRIVING IS SAFE
October 7, 2010 at 1:30 am
hai this is amit chaudhary. I’ve to submit a project thesis on “road safety and accident” in my college. can anyone please help me by giving me the links and thesis for the same. I shall be very grateful to you for this.
October 28, 2010 at 4:00 am
the driving schools in our area are quite good in giving basic driving lessons`::
November 2, 2010 at 8:01 am
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS IN ROADS FIRST AND THE PRIME IS DRIVING PERSON SHOULD TAKE CARE. THIS IS LACKING IN OUR SOCIETY. TO IMPROVE THIS CONDITION ALL OF THE FAMILY OR GROUP SHOULD TAKE INTEREST TO MAKE AWARE ABOUT SAFETY AND MAKE SURE THAT THE DRIVING PERSON IS VERY CAUTIOUS WHILE DRIVING ON ROADS. THE OTHERS SHOULD FEEL THAT THEIR LIVES ARE DEPEND ON THESE ROAD VEHICLE DRIVERS WHILE THEY ARE ON ROADS. THE SAME WAY THE PARENTS AND CHILDREN/DEPENDENTS OF THE DRIVING PERSON SHOULD TELL THAT THEIR LIVES ARE DEPEND ON HIS LIFE AND ATKE CARE ON ROADS AND ALSO MANY OTHERS ARE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF ROADS USERS ARE NOT FOLLOWING SAFETY SYSTEMS.
TO EXPLAIN THESE POINTS WE HAVE CONDUCTED A THREE DAYS ROAD SAFETY TRAINING ROGRAM IN AN ORGANISATION- GMR INDUSTRIES-SUGAR DIVISION SANKILI- SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT-ANDHRA PRADESH TO COVER ALL THEIR EMPLYEES. SOMAY POINTS WERE HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS DISCUSSIONS TO IMPROVE HABITS OF SAFE ROAD DRIVING. INDIA IS IN Ist RANK IN THE WORLD IN ROAD ACCIDENTS. WE ARE LOSING MANY OF OF BREAD WINNERS. PLEASE MAKE AWARE ALL, PARTICULARLY THE YOUNG AND YOUTH.
THANKS.
RANGA RAO BALAGAM- SAFETY CONSULTANT.
November 16, 2010 at 12:36 pm
on 14th nov 2010 i was going to pune from mumbai in my toyota innova. After passing the last tunnel on the expressway i saw a man weaving flag, which generally ment to slowdown, which i did however how on the world will i know that signal was meant for cows to pass the lane. To my surprise within striking distance i saw some 5-6 cows running , i quickly shifted to left lane while one cow got smacked on right headlight , one collided with door and the third one got smacked on taillight.
I tried my level best to save cows but in think one of them was dowm. I am so frustrated abt the incidence as i was unable to avoid the accident but at the same time i feel like slapping the officials as how could the allow cows to cross express high way lanes when 2 wheelers are not allowed.
I dont know how to react ……
January 20, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Kunal, it is very unfortunate what happened with you and even worse for the cows. Yours is one of many that happens regularly on the expressway. Many do not make it out alive (man and animal). I recently read about an NGO which took the initiative and started a helpline and accident and trauma center (http://www.jaagore.com/project/accident-and-trauma-centre)..its very inspiring to see how people come f+E11orward and help in whatever way they can. I am looking for an organization that has emergency services for animal accidents. They have rights too!!!
February 15, 2011 at 5:56 pm
It is safer to use the old Mumbai Pune Highway via Chowk, Khalapur, Khopoli, Khandal and Lonavala than the Super Express Way, as the number of accidents and the incident like cows hopping on the road have increased.
February 8, 2011 at 12:27 pm
There are ainly two reasons why the accident s are taking place. My analysis and correlation fits exactly in National and International scenes. Youth betwee 18-25 die more than other age groups. 55-70 age group cause least accidents.
Primarly the reasons are plenty ,however these can be calssified as driver , Government, RTA. The roads are substandard. Repairs /maintenance are not proper. No proper signalling. Pedestrains and animals flock on roads. Pedastrain crossings/ over bridges are not provided. Licencing should be done properly but not by the influence of money or otherwise. Vehicle ,driver condition should be tested. Cars are not certified for impact resistance. Vehicle density is much. Auto drivers and truck drivers should be asked to go for regular classes. Even for multiple accident driver no punishment at all.Proper exits are not provided even on Highways.
February 15, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Considering majority of accidents take place during night time, I think in India we should introduce Driving Licence for Day only. Only after driving safely for 5 years, without accidents, the person should be permitted to drive during night. The first 5 years should be treated as Day time driving licence holder.
March 27, 2011 at 6:44 am
The only way we can make a change is if we educate our population and assure that they retain the information. Make them renew their license every five year and if they can’t pass a written test, don’t renew it. Change the law that a license is valid for 20 years.
Educate the new drivers, have mandatory classes in school, make sure they learn before they hit the roads.
We need people to change before anything else can change.
March 29, 2011 at 12:49 am
I blame the automakers.
I can’t believe that they are killing their own customers and clients. Every automaker in India, should release their vehicles’ accident statistics. They are focusing on making cheaper cars that are fuel efficient, but they don’t give much thought on safety for the occupants. Well, if one customer dies, there is always another customer. Safety features like ABS, Airbags, Traction control should be compulsory on all vehicles even the base model. They don’t do this now. Safety features are available on the high end models. This is unreasonable and should not be tolerated by the Indian public. Buy safe cars. Even if the cars cost a bit more money, it is important that you spend that money. Boycott all unsafe cars in the market. This will send a strong message to the car manufacturers.
For the amount of population and for the amount of accidents happening, we should all buy safer cars.
March 29, 2011 at 3:30 pm
I have tried to get road accident data from Ministry. I spoke to 10 people there, inlcuding in the minister’s office, who did not know who had the data.
Then I called Central Road Research Insititute. I spoke to two persons there. They do not have the data, nor do they know who has the data.
This is unbelievable. Such people run our country.
October 28, 2011 at 6:10 pm
You can get annual accident data from Ministry site and even state wise data is available.
http://www.indiastat.com/crimeandlaw/6/accidents/35/roadaccidents/17897/stats.aspx
You can go to respective police stations or Criminal Bureau for that particular locations. Hospital and Insurance Companies also keep some records.
I agree still we are working on the system to control acc data. Recently ICT have a tablet software to record acc data. Hope it helps our future studies.
Regards,
Naveen C
October 28, 2011 at 6:18 pm
http://morth.nic.in/index2.asp?langid=2&sublinkid=489
May 1, 2011 at 6:59 pm
HI ACCIDENTS ARE LARGELY DUE TO HUMAN ERRORS
May 20, 2011 at 11:01 pm
NO THEY ARE DUE TO CARELESSNESS
MUST REPLY
June 23, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Carelessness = human error…
May 1, 2011 at 7:04 pm
HI EVERYBODY,
I TOOK TIME AND PATIENTLY WENT THROUGH THE COMMENTS OF ALL MY FRIENDS, MOST OF IT IS COVERED, I HAVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO SAY AND THAT IS BEFORE WE EMPLAN ON A JOURNEY OR EVEN WALK ACROSS THE ROAD, WE HAVE TO HAVE CERTAIN THINGS IN MIND. THEY ARE:BELIVE IN PRAYER POWER AND THAT GOD WILL PROTECT YOU, SECONDLY, FOLLOW THE ABC OF LIFE – THAT IS ALWAYS BE CAREFUL. THE NEXT IS TO HAVE A POSITIVE MIND AND AFFIRM THAT NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE THESE THREE THINGS, YOU WILL BE FREE FROM ACCIDENTS.
I AM A PHILOSOPHICAL WRITER OF BOOKS, IN MY VIEW ACCIDENTS OCCUR DUE TO KARMIC REASONS, HOWEVER CAREFUL YOU ARE – AGAIN I LEAVE IT TO THE READERS TO BELIVE ME, THEN AGAIN THAT DOES NOT MEAN TO SAY YOU ARE LESS CAREFUL JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS PRED-DESTINED, STILL I SAY FOLLOW THE ABC, WHATEVER MUST HAPPEN WILL HAPPEN AND NO ONE CAN STOP THAT, CHEERS AND SAFE DRIVING-WALKING-MOVING TO ALL MY FRIENDS.
EMMANUEL -emmanuel@jadeworkshops.in
May 31, 2011 at 4:48 am
Wow great topic http://i.imgur.com/vQ35D.gif
June 23, 2011 at 10:20 pm
I did some math based on 2003 death tolls between USA and India relative to size of the population.
USA’s total road victims were 42,884 and its population is 307 million. (Source: FARS (per their figures as at November 13, 2005))
India’s total road victims were around 86000 and its population is approximately: 1155347700
USA’s Ratio: 42,884/307 million = 0.0001396872960
India’s Ratio: 85,884 / 1,155,347,700 = 0.0000743360635
It doesn’t take a genius to see that USA’s death toll ratio to population is larger than India’s death toll to population ratio.
I went to India this last month to visit family members in Punjab and we drove all the way to Haridwar and then to Agra which took well over 20 hours of driving to and fro. The risks my Uncle took while driving were well a frightening experience at first but the many road bumps and massive trucks that indifferently served out of the way as we drove head on began to feel normal and less scary. I’ve lived in the States most of my life so India’s road system at first was definitely a shock to me since I am conditioned to how Americans drive. But I am still alive and kicking and this just tells me that Indians know a thing or two about driving.
I feel like the above images of badly misshapen cars is a misrepresentation of India’s road way. Accidents in India happen and those that result in death may be pretty devastating since a lot of traffic just go head on and swerve out the way. So I’m not surprised if there is an accident that you get a pretty badly twisted car on the side of the road. However, in general India’s motorists seem to know how to avoid an accident and can drive as naturally as humans walk. I don’t know how they do it but they do…
July 7, 2011 at 7:34 pm
many accident occur due to we people and mostly caused due to human error.
July 16, 2011 at 5:06 pm
IN MY OPINION ALL ACCIDENTS ARE BECAUSE OF HUMAN ERROR.ALL THESE MACHINES AND MECHANISATION ARE THE MAKE OF HUMAN .MACHINE CANT ACT ACCORDINGLY BUT HUMAN CAN .IF WE ACT CAREFULLY ACCORDING TO THE SITUITION WE CAN AVOID ALL ACCIDENTS .WORK WHILE U WORK ,DRIVE WHILE U DRIVE,DO THE THINGS WITH AT MOST CARE ,PERFECTION WITH IN THE RULES.
September 2, 2011 at 11:13 am
In my opinion also all accidents are caused human error.HEALTH IS MOST IMP IMPORTENT THAN WEALTH.So we save our in our self.
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October 29, 2011 at 4:47 pm
most of the accidents and loosing life of people because of there careless only
November 6, 2011 at 2:32 pm
If such persons are allowed to use the road who do not know the effect of parking their vehicle in the center of road width/ If such persons are allowed to use the road who do not know the effect of taking right turn casually /
If you do not educate poor performing road users accidents are bound to happen.
Interview the road user thoroughly before issuing the document , this is not going to happen and its is a tragedy.
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PLEASE START NOW TO TELL YOUR JUNIORS ABOUT ROAD TRAFFIC RULES AND ABOUT ROAD USAGE. PEOPLE WHOEVER ON ROADS TO BE VERY DISCIPLINED and CAUTIOUS. ALL THE ELDERS AND TEACHERS AND WELWISHERS TO EDUCATE IN THESE ASPECTS OTHERWISE WE MAY BE CONTINUED IN THE TOP RANK OF ROAD ACCIDENTS. THIS IS A DUTY FOR ALL OF OUR NATION.
ELDERS TO ADVISE YOUNGSTERS IN THIS MATTER.
THANKS FOR UNDERSTNDING THE PRESENT ROAD ACCIDENTS SITUATION AND SERIOUSNESS.
THANKS ONCE AGAIN
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November 30, 2011 at 6:37 pm
ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY IS NOT ONLY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE RIDING ON ROADS IT IS MORE CONCERNED TO THE RESPECTIVE FAMILIES. THE PEOPLE ARE LEAVING BEHIND THE DEPENDENDS as orphans. THE SITUATION IS VERY SERIOUS AND EVERY ONE FATHER, MOTHER, WIFE, HUSBAND, TEACHER, BROTHER AND SISTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE HAPPENINGS, THEY SHOULD SHOULDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MAKING ALERT THE ROAD USERS.
THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE SERIOUSNESS OF ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY.
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Even though there are many reasons for the road accidents the following takes the priority.
Innocence of road rules –The drivers do not know in which lane they should drive. Example . 2 wheelers are driven in the right side lane in a 2 lane NH road. I could not see any web site/ book/etc. to get educated. The media should take special interest and bring the message to each and every house. The government, social organizations etc. do not have such agenda.
Over speed- There is no definition for this till date. Once more than 80 KM/hour was dangerous. Now even we travel at 40 KM/hour, we are in danger. Future will be very tough. Even though drivers are at fault, the vehicle’s capacity to drive only at higher speeds are also a reason.
Roads are not wide enough to meet the growth rate of population/vehicles. Available roads have been encroached by shops. The authorities do not have the guts of clearing the encroachments. Further the roads design itself is wrong. Examples- Kattur atop and Amman Nagar stop. Head on collisions can not be avoided unless the derivers are alert. The road should have adequate cuttings in the medians to take C turns . + must be avoided. But it is not taken care in NH67 ,Old Paalpannai to Thuvakudi section.
Punishment/penalty for violation must be strictly implemented. In Bangalore the collection from violators are few crores. But in Chennai it is hardly 30 Lakhs in Chennai. Hence accidents in Chennai are more comparing with Bangalore.
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LIVE AND LET LIVE-
ARRIVE ALIVE. ROAD SAFETY IS VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM NOW.
GOOD AN AWARENESS PROGRAM:
CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL THE ORGANIZERS AND CONTRIBUTORS OF THE ABOVE PROGRAM.
PUBLISHED IN THE HINDU ON 12TH APRIL 2012.
Caption:: SPREADING AWARENESS ON ROAD SAFETY.
ANDHRA PRADESH TOPS THE TABLE WHEN IT COMES TO ROAD ACCIDENTS
DRIVE SAFE: Motor vehicle Inspector from Transport Department M. Butchi Raju explained various aspects of road safety.
Program organized by THE HINDU in association with SRI SRINIVASA YAMAHA to the students of PYDAH ENGINEERING COLLEGE and KAUSHIK ENGINEERING COLLEGE in VISAKHAPATNAM..
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1. INDIA tops the table when it comes to road accidents.
2. ANDHRA PRADESH TOPS THE TABLE WHEN IT COMES TO ROAD ACCIDENTS
3. 40% of Fatal Accidents are due to not wearing helmet.
4. the Beach road is not a race track.
5. every two seconds a road accident takes place some where in the world
6. every four seconds a person die due to road accidents some where in the world.
7. The deputy Transport commissioner Sri K. Sambasiva Rao delivered the inaugural address and said that most of the accidents occur due to use of cell phones while driving, rash driving and drunken driving and he cautioned the students that the person who dies in an accident has nothing to lose further, but the entire family suffers life long..
8. In their presentation the Vehicle Inspector said that in 2001 the total no. of accidents was about 28,900 and fatalities were 8,248 and by 2011 the corresponding figures shot up to 39,300 and 13,500. This explains that the rate of accident is on the rise despite having better roads and good vehicles. The rise can be attributed to lack of awareness on road safety, negligence and least respect for life.
9. Pedestrians are the worst hit and they contribute to about 40 percent, followed by two wheelers by 28 per cent.
10. Pedestrians should always should walk opposite the traffic and on the side of the road. And also explained through animation presentation about importance of various traffic signs and principles of safe driving such as over taking and negotiating turns..
11. India is a keep left country and hence a vehicle should be overtaken always by its right. The healthy speed of a motorcycle should be 50 km per hour and for an auto rickshaw it should be 30 kmph.
The principal of Pydah Engineering college Sri R.P.Das, Principal of Kaushik Engineering college Sri S. Sarabandi and the Rgional General manager of The Hindu, Sri Suresh spoke. The managing director of Sri Srinivasa Yamaha, Sri Dasaradha Ram Reddy was present.
Congratulations for all the organizers and contributors of the above program.
The Road Safety Awareness to be improved by many programs such as above and many many many and many programs to be conducted to prevent ROAD ACCIDENTS in India.
From Ranga Rao,B- Safety.
April 21, 2012 at 11:33 pm
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