Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Chandigarh Roads: Midnight Hours See Highest Fatalities
In Chandigarh, the riskiest time to drive is between midnight and 3 AM, with the most accidents.
From January to August 2025, there were many accidents that took people's lives.
Speeding and not paying attention at night are the main problems.
The age group of 18-25 is most affected.
Also, the two-wheeler riders and pedestrians are the most likely to be hurt in accidents.
The police have found dangerous spots on the road like missing safety strips, or over grown branches which can be rectified.
Midnight to 3 am is the deadliest time on Chandigarh roads, with 9 deaths in 7 accidents.
50 people died in 47 fatal road accidents from January to August 2025.
Two-wheeler riders and pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users.
The 18-25 age group had the highest number of fatalities.
Southeast and southwest zones reported the most deaths.
- Who
- Commuters, Chandigarh Traffic Police
- What
- Road fatalities in Chandigarh
- When
- January to August 2025
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To analyze the causes and patterns of road accidents.
- Fatal Accidents (Jan-Aug 2025)
- 54 total
- Fatalities (Jan-Aug 2025)
- 57
- Midnight to 3 AM Fatalities
- 9 deaths
- Southeast & Southwest Zone Fatalities
- 14 deaths each
- Most Vulnerable Road Users
- Two-wheelers & Pedestrians
- Age Group with Most Deaths
- 18-25 (15 deaths)
Sources
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Mohali mayor announces Rs 20 cr for road re-carpeting, work to start post-monsoon
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