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Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Nearly 27,000 people died in national highway road accidents during Jan-June 2025, says Gadkari
As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on the national highways across India in the first six months (January-June) of 2025. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Wednesday has informed the Rajya Sabha that as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on the national highways across the country. The union minister informed the Parliament that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has installed the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on high traffic density national highways and national expressways such as Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Trans-Haryana, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi Mumbai Expressway, etc. "ATMS has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices which help in speedy identification of incidents on highway stretches and effectively monitor highways, thereby improving the response time of the on-site assistance," he said. Also check these Vehicles Find more Cars Harley-Davidson Road Glide 1923 cc 1923 cc 16.66 kmpl 16.66 kmpl ₹ 42.30 Lakhs Compare View Offers Harley-Davidson Road Glide [2024] 1868.0 cc 1868.0 cc 16.3 kmpl 16.3 kmpl ₹ 41.79 Lakhs Compare View Offers Indian Roadmaster 1890 cc 1890 cc 20 kmpl 20 kmpl ₹ 43.49 - 46.77 Lakhs Compare View Offers Indian Chieftain Limited 1890 cc 1890 cc 20.0 kmpl 20.0 kmpl ₹ 34.26 - 34.40 Lakhs Compare View Offers Indian Pursuit Dark Horse 1768 cc 1768 cc 14 kmpl 14 kmpl ₹ 43.19 Lakhs Compare View Offers Honda Gold Wing 1833 cc 1833 cc 14 kmpl 14 kmpl ₹ 39.20 - 39.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Gadkari also said that in new projects on the high-density and high-speed corridors of NHAI, installation of ATMS is generally a part of the project. Further, ATMS is also implemented as a standalone project in already constructed important corridors, he said. Responding to a separate question, the union minister said that road safety audit has been conducted for 112,561 km of national highways during the last three years. Road accidents are a major public health concern in India, with more than 450,000 reported accidents responsible for over 150,000 deaths in 2022. Every year, the country witnesses lakhs of road accidents, which result in the deaths of many people, while leaving a larger number of people wounded and often critically handicapped as well. Two-wheelers are often the most involved vehicles in fatal road accidents. Some of the key reasons behind the road accidents on national highways and national expressways include overspeeding, riding two-wheelers without helmets, etc. Pedestrians not using the proper underpasses or designated places for crossing the roads is also a major reason behind many road accidents. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Nearly 27,000 Died In Accidents On Highways In First 6 Months Of 2025: Minister
New Delhi: As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of the 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on National Highways (NH). Gadkari informed the House that the National Highways Authority of India has installed the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on high traffic density NH and National Expressways such as Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Trans-Haryana, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, and Delhi Mumbai Expressway. "ATMS has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices which help in speedy identification of incidents on highway stretches and effectively monitor highways, thereby improving the response time of the on-site assistance," he said. The minister said that in new projects on high-density and high-speed corridors of NHAI, installation of ATMS is generally a part of the project. Further, ATMS is also implemented as a standalone project in already constructed important corridors, he said. Responding to a separate question, Gadkari said road safety audit has been conducted for 1,12,561 km of NHs during the last three years.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Nearly 27,000 people died in road accidents on National Highway during first six months in 2025: Gadkari
As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday (July 23, 2025). In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on National Highways (NH). Mr. Gadkari informed the House that National Highways Authority of India has installed Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on high traffic density NH and National Expressways such as Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Trans-Haryana, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi Mumbai Expressway. "ATMS has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices which help in speedy identification of incidents on highway stretches and effectively monitor highways, thereby improving the response time of the on-site assistance," he said. The Union Minister said that in new projects on high density and high speed corridors of NHAI, installation of ATMS is generally a part of the project. Further, ATMS is also implemented as standalone project in already constructed important corridors, he said. Responding to a separate question, Mr. Gadkari said road safety audit has been conducted for 1,12,561 km NHs during the last three years.
News18
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Nearly 27,000 people died in NH road accidents during Jan-June 2025: Gadkari
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on National Highways (NH). Gadkari informed the House that National Highways Authority of India has installed Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on high traffic density NH and National Expressways such as Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Trans-Haryana, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi Mumbai Expressway. 'ATMS has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices which help in speedy identification of incidents on highway stretches and effectively monitor highways, thereby improving the response time of the on-site assistance," he said. The minister said that in new projects on high density and high speed corridors of NHAI, installation of ATMS is generally a part of the project. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nearly 27,000 people died in NH road accidents during Jan-June 2025: Gadkari
As many as 26,770 people died in road accidents on National Highways in the first six months of 2025 calendar year, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha , Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said as many as 52,609 fatal accidents took place in 2024 on National Highways (NH). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Gadkari informed the House that National Highways Authority of India has installed Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) on high traffic density NH and National Expressways such as Delhi-Meerut Expressway , Trans-Haryana, Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Delhi Mumbai Expressway. "ATMS has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices which help in speedy identification of incidents on highway stretches and effectively monitor highways, thereby improving the response time of the on-site assistance," he said. The minister said that in new projects on high density and high speed corridors of NHAI, installation of ATMS is generally a part of the project. Live Events Further, ATMS is also implemented as standalone project in already constructed important corridors, he said. Responding to a separate question, Gadkari said road safety audit has been conducted for 1,12,561 km NHs during last three years.
