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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Data analytics, response system help curb road fatalities in Sundargarh, Keonjhar
ROURKELA: Amid the high road fatalities in Sundargarh and Keonjhar, two key mining districts, Odisha Police has made good use of data analytics and paired it with response mechanism to bring down the numbers. A project piloted in the most accident-prone areas has helped curb fatalities as well as injuries. As part of the initiative, Koida, K Balang, Lahunipada, Chandiposh, Brahmani Tarang and RN Pali police stations under Rourkela police district and Birmitrapur, Rajgangpur, Bargaon, Sadar and Hemgir police stations under Sundargarh police district have been included in the pilot initiative which was conducted in July. Six police stations under Keonjhar too are part of it. Police sources informed that accident data for the one month period showed encouraging changes after implementation of the pilot project. According to statistics, Rourkela which had reported 17 fatalities in July 2024 marked a drop to 12 this year. In Sundargarh, 18 deaths were reported in July 2024 which came down to nine in July 2025. In Keonjhar, the 21 fatalities in July last year fell to eight this time. To understand the accident patterns, the police made use of Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) web application and analysed accident days, exact windows, geographic location as well as associated factors to break down what led to the high number of fatalities.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
iRAD app integrating data from depts to avert accidents
Varanasi: To reduce number of road accidents , personnel of the Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences were trained to feed data into the iRAD app developed by ministry of road transport and highways, in collaboration with NIC, to create an integrated road safety database. The app connects police, transport, public works and health departments. Medical superintendent of Heritage Medical College, Dr Avtar Narayan, general manager A K Pandey, Ayushman Bharat's Nodal head Dr Manu Uppal and billing manager Vikas Chaubey, Vishal Rai, Varun Verma, and Sapna from IT sector were trained on use of iRAD app by Chandrakant Tiwari, district manager rollout. During training, it was explained that every road accident's complete details will be recorded in iRAD, including cause of the incident, site conditions, vehicle types, treatment of the injured and other information. Tiwari trained the hospital's emergency department to register immediately accident cases on the portal and enter complete details. Police officers will fill in complete details of road accidents, including photos, videos, name, age, address of the affected person, vehicle number, location and likely cause of the accident. Alerts about the accident information will be sent to selected department employees, helping to identify frequent accident locations and causes, thereby enabling measures to reduce accidents.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Police file DARs in over 94% fatal road accidents since 2021
In the past four years, Delhi Police have filed Detailed Accident Reports (DARs) in over 94% of fatal road crash cases, helping streamline the compensation process for victims' families, data showed. Between January 1, 2021, and April 30, 2025, the city recorded 6,341 fatal road accidents. Of these, DARs were submitted in 6,004 cases—a 94.7% compliance rate, according to data shared by the Delhi Police. DARs are a crucial document required in road accident cases as they are the primary documents used by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) to assess the circumstances of a crash, determine liability, and process financial compensation. A well-prepared DAR includes all relevant evidence—eyewitness accounts, technical inspection reports, and medical documentation—enabling swifter, fairer disbursal of compensation. In the past, delays in these reports often meant victims' families waited months, even years, for relief. The push for timely DARs stems from a 2016 Supreme Court directive, which led to the creation of the Fast Detailed Accident Report (FDAR) mechanism. FDAR aims to ensure compensation is awarded within 10 days in eligible fatal accident cases. To qualify, the crash must result from rash or negligent driving, the driver must have a valid licence, the vehicle must be insured, commercial vehicles must have valid permits and fitness certificates, and there must be no violations like drunk or underage driving. 'The FDAR model brings together police, insurers, medical teams, legal authorities, and victims' families to work in sync,' said a senior officer. 'The timeline is strict: five days for the police to file the DAR, three days for insurers to respond, and two days for the tribunal to deliver its decision.' Beyond fatal accidents, Delhi Police are also working on expediting compensation in non-fatal cases. A 90-day timeline has now been set to file DARs in such incidents. Deputy commissioner of police (crime) Aditya Gautam explained, 'The interim accident report must be filed within 50 days, the criminal case submitted to court within 60, and the full DAR submitted to the tribunal and insurance firm within 90 days. Insurance companies then have 30 days to carry out its own verification and respond.' To support this system, the Centre has launched e-DAR, an online portal integrated with the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD). The portal allows real-time sharing of case details among stakeholders and reduces paperwork. 'Most fields are auto-filled from iRAD, so entering minimal information speeds up the entire process,' a road transport ministry official said. The results are beginning to show. In 2024, Delhi reported 1,534 fatal accidents and filed 1,504 DARs. Even in 2025, up to April 30, 298 fatal accidents were reported but 434 DARs were filed—indicating backlogged cases are being addressed. Legal experts have welcomed the initiative. 'A streamlined DAR system not only brings relief to grieving families faster but also improves the accountability of all stakeholders. However, strict monitoring and audit mechanisms are necessary to prevent corners from being cut in the haste to meet deadlines,' said Atul Ranjeet Kumar, a road safety advocate. 'The efficient implementation of DARs—especially under the fast-track FDAR regime—offers a glimmer of hope for families looking for closure, compensation and justice,' he added.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
51cr allocated for automated driving test tracks in 3 RTOs
1 2 Nagpur: Nearly a decade after the Supreme Court ordered state govts to overhaul the system of issuing driving licences to curb road fatalities, Maharashtra has finally acted. The state on Tuesday sanctioned 51 crore for setting up Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) at three transport offices in Nagpur district — RTO City, RTO Rural, and Deputy RTO (East). The funds, drawn from the Road Safety Fund, are part of a larger 202.99 crore allocation approved for 17 districts, revised down from the earlier 218.39 crore estimate. The approval comes under an administrative decision issued on June 10 by the state's home department following meetings chaired by the chief secretary in November 2024 and February 2025. The driving tracks aim to eliminate human discretion and corruption in driving licence tests by using sensors, surveillance, and AI-driven evaluation. Tenders for the construction will be floated by the state govt, and each office will be responsible for timely execution. The move is long overdue. The Supreme Court's 2015 order called for strict action to improve road safety, including the setup of ADTTs and scientific testing of driving skills. Yet, implementation lagged for years amid bureaucratic inertia. This time, the funds come alongside a slew of road safety initiatives, which include 129.4 crore for 11 more ADTTs in other districts, 99.52 crore for six upgraded testing stations, 7 crore for body-worn cameras for transport officers, and over 8 crore for tablets to log accidents on iRAD/eDAR apps. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mercado Libre CFD: gana hasta 2.700$ a la semana trabajando desde casa TradeLG Undo With Maharashtra reporting some of the highest road accident deaths annually, transport experts say the real test will be in execution. Citizens now wait to see if this belated response translates into safer roads, or becomes another bureaucratic checkbox.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
This Indian state records more than 13,000 road accidents and nearly 7,700 deaths in 2025 so far
Uttar Pradesh has registered an alarming rate of road accidents and related fatalities in less than five months of 2025. Uttar Pradesh has registered an alarming rate of road accidents and related fatalities in less than five months of 2025. Check Offers Uttar Pradesh has registered more than 13,000 road accidents and nearly 7,700 related deaths between January 1 and May 20 this year. In 2024, Uttar Pradesh recorded 46,052 road accidents, which led to 24,118 fatalities and 34,665 people getting injured. In comparison, 2023 had 44,534 accidents, with 23,652 deaths, and 31,098 injuries reported, according to official figures. News agency PTI has reported that a new state-level analysis has highlighted that afternoons and evenings remain the most dangerous periods for road users, as the majority of the road accidents take place around that time. The analysis revealed that more than 60 per cent of all accidents occurred during the afternoon (12 pm to 6 pm) and evening (6 pm to 9 pm) hours. These findings are part of a time-based analytical report compiled by the Uttar Pradesh Road Safety and Awareness Cell, which used data sourced from iRAD (Integrated Road Accidents Database), eDAR (e-Detailed Accident Record), and the state's own road safety dashboard, the report stated. UP road accidents: Afternoons are most deadly The report claims that the afternoon emerged as the deadliest, recording 4,352 accidents and 2,238 fatalities between January 1 and May 20 this year. The study has attributed the trend to a combination of extreme heat, driver fatigue, over-speeding, and increased vehicular load on the roads during these hours. The evening hours accounted for 3,254 accidents and 1,945 deaths during the same period, driven by post-work traffic congestion and decreased visibility after sunset. Morning hours, from 6 am to 12 pm, registered 2,629 accidents and 1,447 deaths. Though relatively safer, this period still bore the impact of school and office hour traffic. Late night hours, from 9 pm to 3 am, reported 2,585 accidents and 1,699 deaths. During the late slot, though the number of accidents was lower, the severity was significantly higher due to speeding on empty roads and driver fatigue. The early morning hours between 3 am and 6 am recorded the fewest accidents at 506, but with 392 deaths, the fatality rate was alarmingly high at nearly 77 per cent. The study has noted that sleep-deprived drivers and exhausted long-distance transport operators were key factors behind these highly fatal crashes. The report concludes that while afternoons and evenings remain high-risk due to volume and behaviour-related factors, night-time and early morning crashes, though fewer, were far more lethal. In response to this, the road safety cell of Uttar Pradesh has reportedly recommended enforcement drives during peak-risk hours, increased deployment of police and speed detection equipment, and improved use of CCTV surveillance to track violations in real time. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 28 May 2025, 07:59 AM IST
