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Road Accidents in India 2024 Report
June 16 , 2026
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- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) released the Road Accidents in India 2024 report, highlighting the public health and socio-economic impact of road accidents in the country.
- Over-speeding accounted for 70.3% of road deaths, while hit-and-run cases caused 19.2% of fatalities.
- Non-use of helmets and seat belts resulted in more than 54,000 and 14,000 deaths, respectively.
- About 10.6% of accidents involved drivers without a valid driving licence or with only a learner's licence.
- The government has introduced initiatives such as the Cashless Treatment Scheme, 2025, Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), eDAR (Integrated Road Accident Database) and the Rah-Veer Scheme to improve road safety.
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