Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Haryana DGP Calls for Action on Road Accident Black Spots
Imagine roads in Haryana that are like problem spots where lots of car crashes happen.
The top police officer, called the DGP, has written letters to the government saying we need to fix these dangerous spots quickly.
They found many of these 'black spots' where accidents happen often.
Some have been fixed, but many still need repairs like better signs, smoother roads, and good lights.
The DGP wants everyone, including the road builders and government officials, to work together to fix these spots.
This is important because many people die or get hurt in accidents, and fixing the roads can save lives and make Haryana a safer place for everyone to travel.
The state also offers free medical help for accident victims to ensure they get care right away.
Haryana DGP O. P. Singh has urged the Central and state governments to expedite the fixing of accident-prone 'black spots' on roads.
A total of 474 black spots were identified in Haryana between 2019-20 and 2023-24, with 251 still awaiting rectification.
Delays in engineering solutions like road repairs, signage, and lighting are identified as key reasons for ongoing accidents and fatalities.
The DGP requested directives to agencies like NHAI to ensure timely and quality improvements at the pending black spots.
Haryana aims to enhance road safety and reduce its high road fatality rate, which saw nearly 4,000 deaths between January and October this year.
- Who
- Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) O. P. Singh
- What
- Urging prompt rectification of identified accident-prone road spots ('black spots') to improve road safety and reduce fatalities.
- When
- Letter sent recently; data from 2019-20 to 2023-24 and Jan-Oct this year cited.
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To address frequent accidents and loss of lives caused by delays in engineering interventions at dangerous road locations.
Government Action
Delayed Implementation
Rectification of Black Spots
Government Action
The DGP is urging the Central and state governments, along with implementing agencies like NHAI, to ensure timely and quality rectification of pending accident-prone locations.
Delayed Implementation
Delays in engineering interventions such as road repairs, signage, and lighting are contributing to frequent accidents and loss of lives, indicating a gap between identification and effective resolution.
- Black Spots Identified (2019-2024)
- 474
- Black Spots Rectified
- 223
- Pending Black Spot Rectifications
- 251
- Road Accident Deaths (Haryana, Jan-Oct this year)
- Nearly 4,000
- Medical Treatment for Accident Victims
- Up to Rs 1.5 lakh, cashless and free