Gujarat reports 7,278 deaths from road accidents in a year, overspeeding major cause
Updated: Aug 30th, 2025
In just one year, Gujarat registered 7,278 deaths due to road accidents. Most of these cases were caused by overspeeding. In accident-related deaths, Gujarat ranks seventh in the country.
The slogan ‘Speed Thrills but Kills’ is written everywhere to promote road safety and encourage responsible driving, yet many people continue to overspeed and drive recklessly, putting their own lives and those of others at risk.
In Gujarat, a total of 16,349 accident cases were registered in just one year, in which 7,854 people lost their lives. Out of these, 7,278 deaths were due to overspeeding, accounting for more than 90% of the total road accident fatalities.
Deaths from Accidents on Gujarat’s National Highways
| Year | Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,888 |
| 2020 | 1,767 |
| 2021 | 2,099 |
| 2022 | 2,108 |
| 2023 | 2,333 |
The Ministry of Road Transport has released a report stating that, compared to 2022, the number of accidents increased in 2023.
As per the data, in 2023, an average of 22 people lost their lives every day in Gujarat.
At What Time Do Most Accidents Occur?
| Time Period | Accidents |
|---|---|
| Morning 6 – 8 | 1,958 |
| Morning 8 – 12 | 2,340 |
| Afternoon 12 – 3 | 2,545 |
| Afternoon 3 – 6 | 2,988 |
| Evening 6 – 9 | 3,493 |
| Night 9 – 12 | 2,013 |
| Night 12 – 3 | 463 |
| Night 3 – 6 | 639 |
Among the total accident cases in a year, 11,902 people had valid driving licenses, while 1,190 were driving without a license.
Accident causes
| Cause | Accidents | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Overspeeding | 14,918 | 7,278 |
| Drunk Driving | 82 | 38 |
| Wrong Side Driving | 648 | 251 |
| Signal Violation | 45 | 14 |
| Mobile Phone Usage | 110 | 33 |
In addition, 2,218 hit-and-run cases were reported in the same period, resulting in 1,346 deaths.
