A new study suggests that almost all pedestrians on Indian roads are at risk of injury from traffic-related accidents
99% of Pedestrians in India Are at Risk of Injury!
The report, put together by engineering and tech giant Bosch, is based on the accident database of over 6,300 cases of the road accident sampling System for India.
Bosch’s Pedestrian Accident Study
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The main goal of the report is to learn more about the causes of accidents involving pedestrians in India and find ways to make the roads safer for everyone.
Agenda for the Study
In 2021, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways registered 68,053 pedestrian crashes in 2021, which contributed to 16.5 per cent of the total accidents that year.
Key Points From the Study
Daytime accidents pose a more significant threat to Indian pedestrians than night-time accidents, constituting 52 per cent of all incidents, according to the report.
Day Time vs Night Time Accidents
Human error alone accounts for 91 per cent of accidents, while infrastructure contributes to 63 per cent, and vehicles play a role in 44 per cent.
The Bigger Picture
These findings highlight the critical need for immediate attention to improve pedestrian safety in India.