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Maharashtra Sees Slight Dip in Road Deaths as Goa Posts Sharper Accident Decline in 2025

Officials credit targeted enforcement for recent local gains.

Overview

  • Official data show Maharashtra logged 33,002 road accidents from January to November 2025, up 0.66% year on year, while fatalities fell 0.83% to 14,066.
  • The Mumbai–Pune Expressway recorded notable improvements with accidents down from 66 to 54 and deaths down from 82 to 61 over the same 11-month period.
  • Nagpur Rural reported nearly a 15% drop in injuries and about a 1% fall in deaths, with police linking higher Enforcement Action Plan compliance to lower monthly fatalities.
  • Goa traffic police reported 2,317 accidents and 261 deaths through December 25, reflecting declines of about 12% and 6% respectively, alongside more bookings for speeding and helmet violations.
  • Maharashtra authorities emphasized technology-led checks through integrated traffic systems and reiterated a goal of cutting road accidents by 50% by 2030.