Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Pune's IT Belt Struggles with Traffic Crisis
Pune's rapidly growing IT belt is facing a serious traffic crisis.
With 129 accidents and 36 deaths this year, residents and authorities are calling for better road conditions, stricter enforcement of heavy vehicle bans, and improved civic sense.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Police and other civic authorities are working to address these issues.
129 accidents and 36 deaths in Pune's IT belt this year
Hinjawadi and Wakad traffic divisions report most incidents
Poor road conditions and heavy vehicle ban violations contribute to accidents
Authorities promise infrastructure improvements and stricter enforcement
Residents demand better civic sense and quality of life
- Who
- Residents, commuters, and authorities in Pune's IT belt
- What
- Facing traffic crisis with frequent accidents and deaths
- When
- Between 1 January 2025 and 18 November 2025
- Where
- Pune's IT belt, including Bavdhan, Balewadi, Hinjawadi, Wakad, Punawale, Tathawade, and Ravet
- Why
- Due to poor road conditions, heavy vehicle ban violations, and lack of civic sense
Residents & Commuters
Authorities
Road Conditions
Residents & Commuters
Residents blame deteriorated roads for accidents
Authorities
Authorities acknowledge poor roads as a cause and promise improvements
Heavy Vehicle Ban
Residents & Commuters
Residents demand stricter enforcement and penalties
Authorities
Authorities report fines and cases registered against violators
Civic Sense
Residents & Commuters
Residents call for better civic sense among commuters
Authorities
Authorities encourage responsible driving and public awareness
- Total Accidents (IT Belt)
- 129
- Total Deaths (IT Belt)
- 36
- Heavy Vehicles Fined (Hinjawadi)
- ₹ 5.94 crore
- Heavy Vehicles Fined (Wakad)
- ₹ 73.06 lakh
- Total Vehicles Penalised (Hinjawadi)
- 208
- Total Vehicles Penalised (Wakad)
- 91
