07 May 2026
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3 weeks ago
NCRB Report 2024: Chennai Reports Highest Road Accident Fatalities Among Metros
NCRB Report 2024
Chennai Road Accidents
Traffic Fatalities India
Road Safety Chennai
TNPSC
Social Issues
Road Safety Crisis: Chennai Leads in Metropolitan Fatalities
The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2024 identifies Chennai as the city with the highest number of road accident deaths among major Indian metros, reporting 542 fatalities. Overspeeding was cited as the primary cause of deaths, contributing to nearly 60% of the accidents. Tamil Nadu as a state also recorded the highest number of traffic accidents in India with over 69,000 cases.
Statistical Data:
- Chennai Deaths: 542 fatalities (up from 2023 levels).
- Major Cause: Excessive speed and rash driving.
- Vulnerable Groups: Two-wheeler riders and pedestrians remain the most at-risk segments in the city.
For TNPSC and Social Issues aspirants, this data highlights the urgent need for stricter traffic enforcement and improved urban road design.
