Archive · 10 Jan 2026
15 Lives Lost on Chandigarh Roads in 2025
In 2025, Chandigarh had 80 fatal road accidents, resulting in 83 deaths.
The most dangerous time was between 12 PM and 3 PM, with 15 deaths.
Other dangerous times were between 3 PM and 6 PM, and between 6 PM and 9 PM, each with 12 deaths.
The age group most affected was 35-45 years, and most of the victims were male.
Two-wheeler riders and pedestrians were the most vulnerable.
The South-East zone had the highest number of fatalities.
The police plan to hold a meeting with stakeholders to find solutions to reduce accidents and improve traffic management.
15 lives were lost on Chandigarh roads between 12 PM and 3 PM in 2025, the highest for any time slot.
Chandigarh recorded 80 fatal accident cases, resulting in 83 deaths in 2025.
The age group 35-45 was the most affected, accounting for 21 deaths.
Men were more vulnerable, with 70 male victims compared to 13 female victims.
Two-wheeler riders and pedestrians were the most affected groups, with 37 and 34 deaths respectively.
- Who
- Residents and commuters of Chandigarh
- What
- Road accidents resulting in 83 deaths in 2025
- When
- Throughout 2025, with the most dangerous period being 12 PM - 3 PM
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- High traffic volume, overspeeding, drunk driving, and other traffic violations
- Total Fatal Accidents
- 80
- Total Deaths
- 83
- Most Dangerous Time Slot
- 12 PM - 3 PM (15 deaths)
- Second Most Dangerous Time Slot
- 3 PM - 6 PM (12 deaths)
- Age Group Most Affected
- 35-45 years (21 deaths)
- Gender Most Affected
- Male (70 deaths)
- Most Vulnerable Group
- Two-wheeler riders (37 deaths)
- Zone with Highest Fatalities
- South-East (26 deaths)