Fatal accidents fall by 2.9%, deaths in road crashes dip by 2.5% till Sept

Delhi has witnessed a marginal but steady decline in road crash deaths and fatal crashes this year, according to the latest data released by the Delhi Traffic Police.

- PRAJYOT DEOGHARE

Till September 2025, road crash fatalities reduced by 2.5 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year, while fatal crashes dropped by 2.9 per cent. Officials attributed the decline to systematic, evidence-based safety interventions and a multi-pronged approach focused on enforcement, road engineering, and awareness.

As per official figures, road crash deaths came down from 1,178 in 2024 to 1,149 in 2025 during the January-September period. Fatal crashes also reduced from 1,148 to 1,115 during the same time frame.

The data underscores the city’s continuing efforts to implement targeted measures aimed at reducing risks on its roads and preventing deaths.

A significant part of the strategy comes from the Crash Research Cell of the Delhi Traffic Police, which analyses data on road crashes, identifying patterns and high-risk locations across the city.