Mumbai saw 23 per cent drop in compared to 2022; activist proposes creating post of road safety commissioner to identify the causes of such accidents
Major highways connecting Mumbai to Pune and Nagpur have witnessed the highest number of accidents. Representation Pic
- In 2023, Maharashtra reported a staggering 34,114 road accidents
- Mumbai reported a notable drop of 23 per cent in road accidents
- In 2022, Maharashtra recorded 33,383 road accidents
In 2023, Maharashtra reported a staggering 34,114 road accidents, resulting in 15,909 deaths and injuries to 20,860 people, according to statistics put out by the state transport department. While Maharashtra witnessed a 2.2 per cent increase in road accidents last year compared to 2022, Mumbai reported a notable drop of 23 per cent in road accidents.
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