Aug 27 2014 : The Times of India (Delhi)
`50% of road deaths at traffic junctions'
Dipak.Dash@timesgroup.com
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New Delhi
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Study Stresses Need To Redesign Crossings
Better be alert at every traffic junction. Numbers show India’s traffic junctions as the most dangerous spots, accounting for a large number of fatalities.The annual accident report also highlights the need for better designing of such junctions and proper monitoring of traffic flow.
The latest data show at least 75,200 people lost their lives in crashes at traffic crossings in 2013, which is over 50% of the total deaths on Indian roads. While more than 60,000 such deaths were reported at road crossings, another 15,000 died at roadrail crossings.
According to the figures, 56,868 deaths were recorded at uncontrolled junctions having no traffic light or traffic police. For the first time, the report also highlights how bad road conditions, particularly potholes, caused 9,700 crashes and claimed 2,600 lives. Maximum such deaths were reported in UP where 760 people died. Though MP reported a maximum of 2,888 crashes due to potholes, but the number of fatalities was 383. The report shows about 25,800 people died at T-junctions while 13,500 fatalities took place at Y-junctions.
Four-arm junctions registered nearly 10,800 fatalities and about 7,800 people lost lives at staggered junctions. But traffic expert Rohit Baluja questioned the credibility of such data as there is no scientific data collection and investigation except just relying on police reports.
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The latest data show at least 75,200 people lost their lives in crashes at traffic crossings in 2013, which is over 50% of the total deaths on Indian roads. While more than 60,000 such deaths were reported at road crossings, another 15,000 died at roadrail crossings.
According to the figures, 56,868 deaths were recorded at uncontrolled junctions having no traffic light or traffic police. For the first time, the report also highlights how bad road conditions, particularly potholes, caused 9,700 crashes and claimed 2,600 lives. Maximum such deaths were reported in UP where 760 people died. Though MP reported a maximum of 2,888 crashes due to potholes, but the number of fatalities was 383. The report shows about 25,800 people died at T-junctions while 13,500 fatalities took place at Y-junctions.
Four-arm junctions registered nearly 10,800 fatalities and about 7,800 people lost lives at staggered junctions. But traffic expert Rohit Baluja questioned the credibility of such data as there is no scientific data collection and investigation except just relying on police reports.
For the full report, log on to http://www.timesofindia.com
