Delhi Reports Marginal 0.5% Decline In Road Deaths; THESE Areas Witnessed Most Road Accidents In 2023

Delhi Police released a report on Wednesday sharing data and analysis of the road accidents that occurred in 2023 in the city. The report showed a 3.2% increase in road crashes between 2022 and 2023 in the capital. They also identified the most accident-prone spots in Delhi and here’s all you need to know about it.

Report Shows Delhi Saw A Marginal Decline In Road Accident Fatalities

Delhi saw a 0.5% reduction in road accident deaths in 2023, a report shared by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora revealed. According to NDTV, the annual report revealed data and analysis of the accidents that occurred last year in Delhi. It also revealed causes, patterns, and suggestions in road design, regulation and prosecution.

Reportedly, the number of road accidents in Delhi increased from 5,652 in 2022 to 5,834 in 2023. The number of accidents was 4,720 in 2021. The data further showed that the number of deaths due to road accidents in 2023 saw a 0.5% dip and went from 1,461 in 2022 to 1,457 in 2023.

The authorities believe that the report will aid the Delhi Police in outlining a road safety action plan to reduce road accidents in the city. They will also work together with other departments to improve education, engineering, enforcement, and emergency care. They hope to design an infrastructure that will help them reduce the chances of crashes and, in turn, reduce fatalities in such cases.

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These Areas In The City Reported Most Accidents In 2023

According to the report shared, the following areas in Delhi reported the most road accidents in 2023 –

1. ISBT Kashmere Gate
2. Mukarba Chowk
3. Libaspur Bus Stand
4. Kashmere Gate Chowk
5. Burari Chowk
6. Britannia Chowk
7. Bhalswa Chowk
8. Wazirpur Depot
9. Mori Gate roundabout
10. Gandhi Vihar Bus Stand

The report found that pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists are the most vulnerable road users. They will now focus on road safety measures to safeguard them. They plan on including prosecutions and awareness campaigns on the use of helmets, zebra crossings, subways, encroachment-free safe pedestrian walkways/footpaths etc, NDTV reported.

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We hope these numbers improve for the better next year!

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