Which City in India Is Most Accident-Prone? Latest Road Accident Data
According to official road accident data, Delhi recorded the highest number of road accidents and fatalities among major Indian cities (2023), followed by Bengaluru and Chennai, making it India’s most accident-prone metropolis.
🚦 SpotGenie Fact: Which City in India Is Most Accident-Prone?
Road accidents are a major public safety challenge in India’s urban centres. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and official Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) data for 2023:
Most Accident-Prone City in India:
📍 Delhi (National Capital Region)
Key Stats (2023):
💥 Highest Number of Road Accidents:
- Delhi recorded the most road accidents among Indian cities with over ~5,800 accidents reported in 2023.
- These accounted for the highest total in the nation’s major urban centres.
💀 Highest Road Fatalities:
- Delhi also had the highest number of road accident deaths among major cities (about 1,457 fatalities).
- Two-wheelers constituted about 48.6% of the total accident count (according to NCRB analysis).
Top Cities in India by Road Accident Counts (2023)
Based on MoRTH / NCRB data for cities with population over 1 million:
- Delhi – Most road accidents & fatalities
- Bengaluru – Second most accidents (nearly 4,980)
- Jabalpur – Third largest accident count (~4,200)
- Chennai – Significant accident volume (~3,600+)
- Indore – High accident count (~4,680 in 2022 data)
- Bhopal, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Kochi also feature in the top list
(Note: These listings vary each year, but Delhi consistently tops the chart.)
Why Does Delhi Lead in Accident Numbers?
Several factors contribute to Delhi’s high accident figures:
- Massive vehicle population and registrations (one of India’s largest)
- High density of two-wheelers, cars, and pedestrians
- Urban traffic complexities
- Variations in driver behaviour and enforcement challenges
Despite safety interventions, these dynamics keep accident counts and fatalities high.
What This Means
Delhi’s leading accident statistics reflect urban mobility and safety challenges common in emerging megacities:
- Traffic volume growth outpaces infrastructure improvements
- Road user behaviour and mixed traffic types increase conflict points
- Enforcement and awareness measures are critical for future reduction
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Major accident-prone cities need smarter mobility, better enforcement, and public awareness, just as SpotGenie helps drivers stay accountable and reachable on the road.
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