Gujarat Roads Become Dangerous for Pedestrians as 4,924 Die in Three Years
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Walking on the roads in Gujarat has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. A total of 4,924 pedestrians have lost their lives in road accidents in the last three years, according to a report. Reckless driving, overspeeding, wrong-side driving and dangerous overtaking are among the major reasons behind these deaths.
More than 15,000 road accidents are reported in Gujarat every year. On average, around 1,500 pedestrians are killed every year in these accidents. The rising number of deaths has raised concerns about road safety in the state.
Young People Among the Worst Affected
Young pedestrians are among the major victims of road accidents. The highest number of deaths has been reported among people in the 25 to 35 age group. Middle-aged and elderly pedestrians are also losing their lives in large numbers.
The 2026 data shows that 283 people aged 25 to 35 were killed in pedestrian accidents. This was followed by 246 deaths among people aged 45 to 60 and 244 deaths among those aged 35 to 45. A total of 171 people aged 18 to 25 and 151 people above 60 also lost their lives.
182 Black Spots on National Highways
Road safety has become a major concern as Gujarat has 182 black spots on National Highways. These are places where a high number of serious accidents have taken place.
A location is marked as a black spot when more than five accidents occur at the same place within three years and more than 10 people die in those accidents. The Road Safety Authority takes steps at such places to reduce accidents.
The growing number of accidents is also putting a financial burden on families and the government. Around ₹4.6 crore has been spent on emergency treatment of accident victims. In the last five years, 4,308 accident insurance claims were also filed for compensation.
The deaths have also affected many families, especially when the main earning member of a family is killed in an accident. The rising accident numbers show the need for safer roads, better traffic rule enforcement and more careful driving across Gujarat.
