Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Road Accidents in India Rise by 5.3% in 2025
In 2025, India saw a big increase in road accidents, with over 513,000 accidents and 183,000 people dying.
That's about 59 accidents and 21 deaths every hour.
Tamil Nadu had the most accidents, and Uttar Pradesh had the most deaths.
The government is trying to make roads safer with better education, road and vehicle design, stricter rules, and better emergency care.
But some people are worried about how ethanol blending affects cars, even though the government says there aren't many big problems.
Road accidents in India increased by 5.3% in 2025, reaching 513,563.
The accidents resulted in 183,382 fatalities, averaging 21 deaths per hour.
Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of accidents (71,387), while Uttar Pradesh had the highest fatalities (27,550).
The government's strategy for road safety includes Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Care.
Concerns about ethanol blending include engine performance, mileage, and vehicle wear, though the government reports no widespread issues.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister
- What
- Road accidents in India rose by 5.3% in 2025, resulting in 183,382 fatalities.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- The increase in road accidents is attributed to various factors, and the government has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to address road safety.
Government's Efforts on Road Safety
Public Concerns Over Ethanol Blending
Road Safety Measures
Government's Efforts on Road Safety
The government has implemented a multi-pronged strategy focusing on Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Care to improve road safety.
Public Concerns Over Ethanol Blending
Despite these measures, road accidents and fatalities continue to rise, indicating potential gaps in implementation or effectiveness.
Ethanol Blending Concerns
Government's Efforts on Road Safety
The government asserts that no widespread issues of engine failure or vehicle breakdown have been reported due to ethanol blending.
Public Concerns Over Ethanol Blending
Public commentary and social media discourse highlight concerns about engine performance, mileage, and vehicle wear related to ethanol blending.
- Total Road Accidents in 2025
- 513,563
- Total Fatalities in 2025
- 183,382
- Average Road Accidents per Hour
- 59
- Average Fatalities per Hour
- 21
- State with Highest Accidents
- Tamil Nadu (71,387)
- State with Highest Fatalities
- Uttar Pradesh (27,550)
- Government Strategy for Road Safety
- 4E’s – Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Care
- Ethanol Blending in Use
- E15+ blended petrol for over three-and-a-half years