Just take care of the road! 55 accidents every hour, most victims of youth

Last updated: August 28, 2025, 22:25 IST Road Accidents Report: India had 55 road accidents and 20 deaths every hour in 2023. The report states that most victims of most victims. At high velocity is the biggest reason. Two wheelers were the most dangerous. The figures of road accidents in India in 2023 are Eng. (Photo AI) New -Delhi: The danger of accidents on the roads of the country is constantly increasing. The new report by the Road Transport and Highways (Mort) “road accidents in India 2023” has placed shocking numbers. It was told that the number of road accidents over the past year, ie 2023, rose 4.2% to 4,80,583. 55 Accidents and 20 deaths were recorded in these accidents every hour. The report once again showed that the younger generation is the greatest danger on the road. From the total deaths, 66.4% of the youth of 18-45 years were. At the same time, the share of working people of 18-60 years reached 83.4%. That is, people who have the responsibility of home and society become the victim of most accidents on the road. From the total accidents in 2023 to 31.2% (1,50,177) on national highways. 22% (1,05,622) on the highways of the state. 46.8% (2,24,744) occurred on other roads. At the same time, out of 1,72,890 deaths- 36.5% (63,112) on national highways. 22.8% (39,439) on the highways of the state. 40.7% (70,339) occurred on other roads. When we look at the state -wise, Tamil Nadu has the largest number of accidents on national highways, while Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of deaths. The biggest reason is the biggest reason in the report that there are many reasons behind road accidents. Human errors, road conditions and technical errors in the vehicle. But the biggest reason is a high speed. From the total deaths in 2023, 68.1% of deaths were caused by excess. This figure shows how deadly seems to be ignoring traffic rules. According to the most dangerous vehicle category, two wheelers were involved in the most dangerous vehicle category, two wheelers were involved in most accidents and deaths. According to the report, the importance of bicycle and scooter was at the top. While light vehicles such as car, Jeep and taxi remained second. The report clearly indicates that the challenge of traffic safety in India has become even more serious. Losing 20 lives every hour is not just a figure, but a painful reality for thousands of families. If traffic safety measures are not strictly implemented and people would not follow the traffic rules, this crisis could be greater in the coming years. About author Sumit Kumit Sumit Kumar works as a senior sub editor in News18 Hindi. He has been associated with the Central Desk team for the past three years. He has a master’s degree in travel. Before working in News18 Hindi, … Read more Sumit Kumar works as a senior sub -editor in News18 Hindi. He has been associated with the Central Desk team for the past three years. He has a master’s degree in travel. Before working in News18 Hindi, … Read more here to add News 18 as your favorite news source on Google. First published: August 28, 2025, 22:25 IST Homenation is a little careful on the road! 55 accidents every hour, most victims of youth