Pune Road Fatalities Hit 4-Year Low: Coordinated Efforts Save Hundreds of Lives

• Pune recorded 302 road accident deaths by December 22, 2025, the lowest in four years, down from 351-345 in 2023-2024.
• Black spots (accident-prone areas) reduced from 60 to 36, leading to a drop in accidents at these spots from 75 in 2023 to 33 in 2025.
• Measures like signal synchronization at Juna Bazaar and RTO Chowk improved vehicle speed by 10.44% and cut congestion by 53%.
• Strict enforcement against drunk driving, wrong-way driving, and heavy vehicle bans during peak hours contributed to reduced accident severity.
• Despite fewer fatalities, accidents causing injuries increased to 674 seriously injured in 2025, with hit-and-run incidents accounting for 54%.

Why It Matters: Pune achieved a four-year low in road accident fatalities due to coordinated efforts and strict enforcement.