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Time of India
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Google Maps to have 'black spots' to alert commuters in accident-prone areas
Delhi Traffic Police will mark ' black spots ' on accident-prone areas to alert commuters as they approach the region, the officials said on Saturday. In an effort to enhance road safety in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police announced that it will mark all identified black spots on Google Maps , which will provide real-time alerts to commuters as they approach accident-prone areas, officials said. The feature, if launched in 2025, will initially showcase locations from the finalised list of black spots for the year 2024 because the annual list is compiled at the end of each year. A black spot is a central point where repeated accidents have occurred within a 500-metre radius on both sides. "If a particular stretch sees frequent accidents, the midpoint of that stretch is categorised as a black spot," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic Headquarters) Shive Keshari Singh told PTI. In 2024, a total of 111 black spots were identified, recording 1,132 accidents, including 483 fatalities and 649 non-fatal crashes, according to officials. "We are tying up with Google, and internal procedures are in progress," Singh mentioned. "If and when it goes live this year, the map will carry the 2024 black spots first. The idea is to give timely information so commuters stay alert, their drive becomes easier and safer and reduce the number of fatalities." Here is a list of top accident-prone areas of Delhi: Azadpur Sabzi Mandi on GT Karnal Road recorded the highest number of accidents in 2024. The region witnessed 20 accidents, which included 11 fatal cases. Akshardham Mandir on NH-24 saw 19 accidents, with eight of them Chowk on Outer Ring Road also recorded 19, out of which six were listed as Kashmere Gate recorded 17 accidents, with eight marked as Nagar recorded 18 accidents, with seven categorised as fatal. Libaspur Bus Stand witnessed 18 crashes, including six fatal Vihar ISBT and Rajokari Flyover each recorded 16 Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, 12 accidents were recorded, seven of them logged 15 accidents, nine of which were fatal. According to the data, the top 10 black spots for accidents in 2024 accounted for a total of 180 incidents. Several corridors had multiple high-risk locations, with Outer Ring Road reporting at least 17 black spots, Ring Road having 13, and GT Karnal Road featuring 10 such spots. Other roads, such as NH-8, Rohtak Road, and Najafgarh Road, also had several black spots. The Delhi Police has identified and marked 25 new black spots as of July 2025, which collectively experienced 176 accidents, including 88 that were classified as fatal. Busy corridors such as Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, and GT Karnal Road remain prominent sites, while ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Hanuman Mandir in Bawana have been flagged as repeat locations. "There can be many reasons a black spot forms, from missing or faded signage, worn zebra crossings, to poor road condition," a senior official told PTI. "We deploy personnel at these stretches and work with road agencies to fix the engineering issues, and now we are adding a tech layer through Google Maps." The planning for this initiative is ongoing, including marking the black spot locations and coordinating with road-owning agencies to improve signage, road designs, and strategic deployment of personnel. The goal is to make Delhi's roads safer and more secure, the DCP added. Top 10 black spots from 2024 and 2025 show a few overlaps like ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Libaspur Bus Stand appearing among the highest-risk locations for two consecutive years. Hanuman Mandir, which recorded 19 accidents in 2024, is included in the list again this year, with 10 incidents already listed. On the other hand, Swaroop Nagar features on the 2025 list but was not part of the top accident-prone locations last year. Akshardham Mandir and Wazirabad, both of which had high numbers in 2024, are currently absent from the 2025 top 10.
NDTV
09-08-2025
- NDTV
'Black Spots' On Google Maps To Alert Commuters Of Delhi's Accident Prone Zones
New Delhi: In an effort to enhance road safety in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police announced that it will mark all identified black spots on Google Maps, which will provide real-time alerts to commuters as they approach accident-prone areas, officials said. They clarified that if the feature launches in 2025, it will initially showcase locations from the finalised list of black spots for the year 2024, as the annual list is compiled at the end of each year. A black spot is a central point where accidents have occurred repeatedly within a 500-metre radius on both sides. "If a particular stretch sees frequent accidents, the midpoint of that stretch is categorised as a black spot," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic Headquarters) Shive Keshari Singh told PTI. In 2024, a total of 111 black spots were identified, recording 1,132 accidents, including 483 fatalities and 649 non-fatal crashes, according to officials. "We are tying up with Google, and internal procedures are in progress," Singh mentioned. "If and when it goes live this year, the map will carry the 2024 black spots first. The idea is to give timely information so commuters stay alert, their drive becomes easier and safer and reduce the number of fatalities." In 2024, Azadpur Sabzi Mandi on GT Karnal Road recorded the highest number of accidents at 20, which included 11 fatal cases. Akshardham Mandir on NH-24 saw 19 accidents, eight of them fatal. Bhalswa Chowk on Outer Ring Road also recorded 19, with six listed as fatal. ISBT Kashmere Gate recorded 17 accidents, including eight fatal ones. SGT Nagar recorded 18, with seven categorised as fatal, while Libaspur Bus Stand had 18 crashes, including six fatal ones. Anand Vihar ISBT and Rajokari Flyover each recorded 16 accidents. Near Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, 12 accidents were recorded, seven of them fatal, while Wazirabad logged 15 accidents, nine of which were fatal. In 2024, the top 10 black spots for accidents accounted for a total of 180 incidents. Data indicated that several corridors had multiple high-risk locations, with Outer Ring Road reporting at least 17 black spots, Ring Road having 13, and GT Karnal Road featuring 10. Other roads, such as Rohtak Road, NH-8, and Najafgarh Road, also had several black spots. As of July 2025, an additional 25 new black spots have been identified, which collectively experienced 176 accidents, including 88 that were classified as fatal. Busy corridors such as Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, and GT Karnal Road remain prominent, while ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Hanuman Mandir in Bawana have been flagged as repeat locations. "There can be many reasons a black spot forms, from missing or faded signage, worn zebra crossings, to poor road condition," a senior official said. "We deploy personnel at these stretches and work with road agencies to fix the engineering issues, and now we are adding a tech layer through Google Maps." The planning for this initiative is ongoing, including marking the black spot locations and coordinating with road-owning agencies to improve signage, road designs, and strategic deployment of personnel. The goal is to make Delhi's roads safer and more secure, the DCP added. A comparison of the top 10 black spots from 2024 and 2025 reveals some overlap. ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Libaspur Bus Stand appear among the highest-risk locations for two consecutive years. Hanuman Mandir, which recorded 19 accidents in 2024, is included again, with 10 incidents already listed in 2025. On the other hand, Swaroop Nagar features on the 2025 list but was not part of the top accident-prone locations last year. Akshardham Mandir and Wazirabad, both of which had high numbers in 2024, are currently absent from the 2025 top 10.
Hindustan Times
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Police, Google Maps to team up to mark Delhi's deadliest roads as ‘black spots'
In a bid to identify and mark the city's most dangerous roads, the Delhi Traffic Police is preparing a plan to mark black spots —the capital's most accident-prone zones and roads—on Google Maps, giving drivers real-time warnings as they approach them. A black spot is a central point where accidents have occurred repeatedly within a 500-metre radius on both sides.(Representative Image/Unsplash) This potentially life-saving initiative, which is expected to go live in 2025, aims to blend road safety with technology by integrating years of accident data into a Google tool used by millions of commuters. Under this, drivers will be alerted through Google Maps when nearing these high-risk crash zones. The planning for this initiative is ongoing, including marking the black spot locations and coordinating with road-owning agencies to improve signage, road designs, and strategic deployment of personnel. The goal is to make Delhi's roads safer and more secure, the DCP added. What is a 'Black Spot'? A black spot is a central point where accidents have occurred repeatedly within a 500-metre radius on both sides. "If a particular stretch sees frequent accidents, the midpoint of that stretch is categorised as a black spot," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic Headquarters) Shive Keshari Singh told PTI. "We are tying up with Google, and internal procedures are in progress," Singh mentioned. "If and when it goes live this year, the map will carry the 2024 black spots first. The idea is to give timely information so commuters stay alert, their drive becomes easier and safer and reduces the number of fatalities." In 2024, the top 10 black spots for accidents accounted for a total of 180 incidents. Data indicated that several corridors had multiple high-risk locations, with Outer Ring Road reporting at least 17 black spots, Ring Road having 13, and GT Karnal Road featuring 10. Other roads, such as Rohtak Road, NH-8, and Najafgarh Road, also had several black spots. Police marked 25 new black spots this year As of July 2025, police have already marked 25 new black spots, logging 176 crashes — 88 of them fatal. Repeat offenders like ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Hanuman Mandir in Bawana continue to pose threats to daily commuters. What 2024 data reveals about road accidents According to officials, in 2024, a total of 111 black spots were identified, recording 1,132 accidents, including 483 fatalities and 649 non-fatal crashes. In 2024, Azadpur Sabzi Mandi on GT Karnal Road recorded the highest number of accidents, 20, including 11 fatal cases. Akshardham Mandir on NH-24 saw 19 accidents, eight of them fatal. Bhalswa Chowk on Outer Ring Road also recorded 19, with six listed as fatal. ISBT Kashmere Gate recorded 17 accidents, including eight fatal ones. SGT Nagar recorded 18, with seven categorised as fatal, while Libaspur Bus Stand had 18 crashes, including six fatal ones. Anand Vihar ISBT and Rajokari Flyover each recorded 16 accidents. Near Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, 12 accidents were recorded, seven of them fatal, while Wazirabad logged 15 accidents, nine of which were fatal. (with PTI inputs)
News18
09-08-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Google Maps Will Now Flag 'Blackspots' In Delhi To Alert Commuters Of Accident-Prone Zones
Last Updated: Delhi Traffic Police will mark black spots on Google Maps to alert commuters of accident-prone areas. The initiative, starting with 2024 data, aims to reduce accidents. In a bid to enhance road safety in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police has announced to mark all identified black spots on Google Maps, which will provide real-time alerts to commuters as they approach accident-prone areas. The project, initially set to launch in 2025, will begin with the 2024 list of black spots as the annual list is compiled at the end of each year. A black spot is a central point where accidents have occurred frequently within a 500-metre radius on both sides. 'If a particular stretch sees frequent accidents, the midpoint of that stretch is categorised as a black spot," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic Headquarters) Shive Keshari Singh told PTI. The Delhi Traffic Police identified 111 such spots last year, resulting in over 1,132 accidents and 483 fatalities. The locations will be marked on the map to keep travelers informed and vigilant. 'We are tying up with Google, and internal procedures are in progress," Singh said, adding, 'If and when it goes live this year, the map will carry the 2024 black spots first. The idea is to give timely information so commuters stay alert, their drive becomes easier and safer and reduces the number of fatalities." ISBT Kashmere Gate recorded 17 accidents, including eight fatal ones. SGT Nagar recorded 18, with seven fatal, while Libaspur Bus Stand witnessed 18 crashes, including six fatal ones. Anand Vihar ISBT and Rajokari Flyover each recorded 16 accidents. 12 accidents were recorded near Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, while Wazirabad recorded 15 accidents, nine of which were fatal. In 2024, the top 10 black spots for accidents accounted for 180 incidents. Several corridors had multiple high-risk locations, with Outer Ring Road reporting at least 17 black spots, Ring Road having 13, and GT Karnal Road featuring 10. Other roads, such as Rohtak Road, NH-8, and Najafgarh Road, also had several black spots. As of July 2025, an additional 25 black spots have been identified, which collectively witnessed 176 accidents, including 88 fatal ones. Corridors such as Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, and GT Karnal Road remain prominent, while ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Hanuman Mandir in Bawana have been flagged as repeat locations. "There can be many reasons a black spot forms, from missing or faded signage, worn zebra crossings, to poor road condition," a senior official said. 'We deploy personnel at these stretches and work with road agencies to fix the engineering issues, and now we are adding a tech layer through Google Maps," he added. The planning for this initiative is ongoing, including marking the black spot locations and coordinating with road-owning agencies to improve signage, road designs, and strategic deployment of personnel. view comments First Published: 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.
