Report launched at 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, finds that the South-East Asia Region accounts for 28% of global road traffic deaths with an estimated 330,222 deaths.
Findings related to India
- Road Traffic Deaths (2021): Estimated 216 618 (+2.1 % change since 2010) while reported road traffic deaths were 153 972.
- Deaths of Two-three wheelers Drivers/riders constitute the highest (45.1%)
- Road traffic deaths per 100,000 populations: It is 15.4 for India (2021), higher than global rate of 15.
Issues related to Road Safety in South-East Asia
- Fragmented Efforts: Due to absence of an effective lead agency with relevant expertise and adequate resources.
- Poor Quality Infrastructure: Due to absence of budgetary allocations for road safety & structured system for road safety audits.
- Other: Non-compliance of safe vehicle standards, inadequate emergency & trauma care systems etc.
Recommendations of report for road safety
- Integrate road safety into other processes such as urban planning, environment policy etc,
- Align road design with star ratings corresponding to International Road Assessment Programme standards.
- Other: Implement time-bound targets, strengthen the post-crash care system, dedicated data surveillance departments etc.
Road Safety Measures in India
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