India's Road Safety Crisis: 1.73 Lakh Deaths in 2023 With Overspeeding as Major Cause

Oct 01, 2025 12:59 am CST

In 2023, India witnessed over 1.73 lakh road accident fatalities and 4.47 lakh injuries, with two-wheeler riders accounting for 45.8% of victims. The NCRB report highlights overspeeding (58.6%) and careless driving (23.6%) as primary causes, with evening hours (6-9 PM) being most dangerous. National Highways recorded the highest fatalities (34.6%), with Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu reporting the most deaths nationwide.