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.

Expressing concerns about the high number of road accidents, A V Shenoy, a senior transport expert with Mumbai Mobility Forum and Mumbai Vikas Samiti, said, “Maharashtra ranks third in the country for the highest number of road accidents. The victims predominantly fall in the age group of 25 to 45 years, highlighting a critical demographic affected by these incidents.”