World Bank report:
Accidents are often caused by the speed of the vehicle (symbolic image)
50 road accidents are reported every day in the state, a total of 6214 deaths in 3 years in accidents on National Highways
The number of accidents in Gujarat is increasing day by day. According to a recent report released by the World Bank, Indians make up 10 per cent of the world's road accident victims. The situation in Gujarat is worrisome in terms of road accidents. In Gujarat, 22 thousand 675 people have died in road accidents in 3 years. Thus, an average of 51 road accidents are reported every day and an average of more than 20 people lose their lives.
A total of 13.80 lakh accidents were reported in 3 years
In the year 2017 to 2019, a total of 13.80 lakh road accidents have been reported in the state and 4.50 lakh people have died. Speaking of Gujarat, 7289 people lost their lives in road accidents in 2017, 7996 in 2018 and 7390 in 2019.
Thus, more than 7 thousand people have lost their lives in road accidents in the last 3 years. In 2019, Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 22 thousand 655, followed by Maharashtra with 12 thousand 788, Madhya Pradesh with 11 thousand 249, Karnataka with 10 thousand 949 and Rajasthan with 10 thousand 563. Is. The incidence of road accidents is declining in Gujarat. 19 thousand 81 road accidents were reported in 2017, 18 thousand 769 in 2018 and 17 thousand 46 in 2019.
An average of 6 people lose their lives on National Highways every day (symbolic image)
The country has recorded 4,19,500 accidents in the last three years. A total of 4,19,500 accidents have been reported
on National Highways across the country from 2017 to 2019, killing 1,061,099 people. In Gujarat, 2145 people died in accidents on National Highways in 2017, 2171 in 2018 and 1898 in 2019 with a total of 6214 deaths. Thus, an average of 6 people lose their lives on the National Highway every day. A total of 11,841 accidents were reported on National Highways in the state during this period. Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with the highest number of accidental deaths on National Highways in 2019 with 8830.
Accidents are often caused by the speed of the vehicle
The Gujarat government claimed that the number of road accidents would be reduced by 50 per cent by 2020. Drivers were fined for violating traffic with the help of electronic devices in addition to traffic police on highways as well as city routes to meet this target.
According to the survey, the highest number of deaths in accidents are in the age group of 22 to 35 years. Police urge motorists to wear helmets and seat belts during road safety week celebrations, as well as explain traffic rules. Although sign boards have been erected on the highway to prevent road accidents, accidents often occur due to the speed of the vehicle.
State government claims to reduce number of accidents by 2020 (file photo)
State government claims to reduce number of accidents by 2020 (file photo)
Road accident case-death in Gujarat
| Year | Accident | Death |
| 2015 | 23183 | 8819 |
| 2016 | 21859 | 8136 |
| 2017 | 19081 | 7289 |
| 2018 | 18769 | 7996 |
| 2019 | 17046 | 7390 |
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