The study shows two-wheeler riders are the most vulnerable to fatalities.
What’s it about? The Chennai Police, using 2022 accident data, has found that two-wheeler riders were involved in 50% of fatal road accidents. The study was conducted under the Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Kapil Kumar C Saratkar’s direction. It categorised accident numbers based on vehicles involved and deaths.
- The study looked at 500 fatal road accidents that led to 508 deaths. For two-wheelers, the number was 235, with 241 deaths. This was followed by trucks and cars.
- In self-fallen deaths, there were 108 for two-wheelers. The second most vulnerable victims on roads were pedestrians, with 179 deaths.
To dos: Saratkar said traffic enforcement and awareness campaigns could be effective only to an extent. He said it’s also up to motorists to drive responsibly. He also warned members of the public against jaywalking and urged pillion riders to wear helmets.