AI Crash Analysis Could Help States Identify Dangerous Roads

India wants states to use an AI-supported system to understand where crashes happen and what patterns they follow.

The system, called eDAR, is already being used on National Highways.

It has identified thousands of stretches with frequent serious crashes.

Officials hope states can use similar tools on their own roads when the needed road data is available.

The information could help them choose where to improve road design or increase enforcement.

The Centre also offered states access to other planning and project-management platforms.

Officials discussed improving how road projects and consultants are assessed.

They also encouraged states to consider financing approaches used on national highway projects.