Rising Road Fatalities in Delhi Despite Fewer Accidents

Delhi saw an increase in road accident fatalities in 2024, with 1,551 deaths—the highest since 2020—despite a decrease in total accidents. Data from the Delhi Statistical Handbook 2025 highlights this worrying trend, showing that accidents have decreased, but their severity has increased.

Delhi recorded a significant rise in road accident deaths in 2024, with 1,551 fatalities marking the highest count since 2020, as per the latest Delhi Statistical Handbook 2025.

Released on January 8, the handbook reveals a paradoxical scenario: despite a reduction in the total number of accidents to 5,573 in 2024 from 5,715 in 2023, the severity of these incidents has surged.

Year-wise data showcases a troubling upward trend in both accident numbers and severity. While the number of road accidents in Delhi has generally increased since 2020, the fatalities followed suit, underscoring a pressing public safety concern.