Srinagar, Dec 12 : Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 9,070 fatalities in road traffic accidents from 2013 to 2022, the government data revealed here on Thursday.
Among these, the highest number of deaths was recorded in the 25 to 60 age group, with 3,290 fatalities.
Data from 2016 to 2022 accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), reveals that 784 fatalities occurred among those under 18 years, 1,668 among those aged between 18-25 years, and 568 fatalities in the 60 years and above category.
Also, a total of 28,230 persons were grievously injured in the road accidents over the period.
Authorities continue to monitor road safety measures in the Union Territory. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, mandates electronic monitoring and enforcement of road safety on National Highways, State Highways, urban roads, and cities with populations as prescribed by the Central Government.
In August 2021, the Government introduced rules for electronic monitoring and enforcement at high-risk and high-density corridors on National Highways, State Highways, and critical junctions in cities with over one million population or those covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
For new highway projects on high-density and high-speed corridors, the installation of an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) is typically included as part of the project, with ATMS also implemented on existing major corridors as standalone projects.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways promotes road safety through advocacy campaigns, social media, and the annual National Road Safety Month. Additionally, the Government has engaged with the Ministry of Education to incorporate road safety education into school curricula through NCERT textbooks—(KNO)
