Fatal accidents in city down by 14%
Chennai:
Greater Chennai Traffic Police
(GCTP) have claimed they brought down fatal accidents in the city by 14% in the first four months of 2025, compared to last year. Official data shared by GCTP says, 149 deaths have been recorded as of April 25 this year. During the same period last year, the number was 173.
This drop is consistent with the state's numbers. Tamil Nadu police headquarters said a couple of days ago that the state had recorded a 15% drop in fatalities in first quarter of 2025. There were 4,136 deaths in the first three months of 2025, as against 4,864 deaths in the corresponding period in 2024.
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GCTP, in a statement, said remedial measures were taken to reduce road accidents and enhance safety through increased enforcement, patrolling, and zero accident day initiatives.
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"In coordination with the experts, GCTP facilitated training programs for police towards technological approaches for accident reductions and through workshops and safety education programs for schoolchildren, bus drivers, and delivery agents," the release stated.
GCTP strengthened its enforcement strategy by booking more cases against overspeeding, drunken driving, speeding, and riding without a helmet through manual checks and technological initiatives like ANPR cameras, 2D speed radar systems, and vehicle interceptor systems throughout the city.
GCTP also identify and fix accident-prone spots by improving road conditions, signage, and lighting. "These collective efforts have led to a significant reduction in fatal deaths when compared to last year in Chennai city," police said.
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