The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) released the Road Accidents in India 2024 report, highlighting rising road accidents and fatalities, emphasizing the need for safe, sustainable, and technology-driven road infrastructure.
Road Safety as a concern in India
- India accounts for 11% of global road fatalities with just 1% of the world's vehicles (World Bank).
- In 2024, India recorded 485 road deaths per day, exceeding the 10-year average (MoRTH).
Technological Solutions for Safer Roads
- Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication: Shares real-time vehicle data to prevent collisions.
- Automated Incident Detection: Enables faster emergency response to crashes and breakdowns.
- Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS): AI-enabled CCTV, Advanced Traffic Management Systems, and automated incident detection.
- AI-based Surveillance: Detects traffic violations and accidents in real time.
- Speed Detection Systems: Identify over-speeding and enable e-challans.
Key Measures for sustainable roads
- Green Construction: Use of waste plastic, fly ash, and industrial slag in highway construction.
- Green Engineering: Conserves natural resources and reduces industrial waste.
- Global Best Practices: Netherlands (solar roads), Germany (eHighways), Sweden (dynamic wireless charging roads), and Norway (EV highway charging networks) showcase innovative models for sustainable and energy-efficient road infrastructure.
