Vijayawada: Road Accidents Soar, 373 Deaths in 2025; Negligence Blamed

• Vijayawada recorded 1105 road accidents, 967 injuries, and 373 deaths in 2025, averaging over one fatality daily.
• Two-wheelers were involved in the highest number of accidents (377) and deaths (137), followed by cars/jeeps/vans and trucks/lorries.
• Peak accident hours are between 6 PM and 9 PM, often due to drivers rushing home.
• Driver negligence, including excessive speed, violation of traffic rules, and driving on the wrong side, is a major cause.
• Lack of adequate road infrastructure and expansion to accommodate increasing vehicles also contributes to accidents.