Archive · 19 May 2025
Jharkhand Road Accidents Surge Due to Speeding, Drunk Driving
Imagine lots of cars on the road.
In Jharkhand, there have been many accidents in the last few years.
Sadly, more people have died than got hurt in these accidents, which is unusual.
The main reasons for these accidents are driving too fast, drinking alcohol and driving, and driving recklessly.
The government is trying to stop this by using tools like speed cameras and breathalyzers to catch drivers.
They also plan to teach kids about road safety in school, so they learn how to be safe when they grow up and drive.
It's like learning the rules of a game to stay safe!
Road accidents in Jharkhand increased between 2020 and 2023, with a slight decrease in 2024.
Fatalities outnumbered injuries in most years, unlike the national trend.
Over-speeding, drunk driving, and rash driving are the primary causes of accidents.
The government is implementing measures like speed cameras and breathalyzers.
Road safety education will be introduced in school curriculums.
- Who
- Officials from NCRB and the state government.
- What
- A rise in road accidents, fatalities, and injuries in Jharkhand.
- When
- Between 2020 and 2024, with recent data from the first two months of the current year.
- Where
- Jharkhand, India.
- Why
- Over-speeding, drunk driving, and rash driving are the main causes.
- Total Accidents (2020-2024)
- 24,819
- Total Deaths (2020-2024)
- 18,739
- Total Injuries (2020-2024)
- 17,164
- Main Causes
- Over-speeding, drunk driving, rash driving
- CCTV Cameras in Ranchi
- Over 50
- Speed Radar Guns
- To be provided to each district