Citation

Mittal N, Sarin S. Indian Highw. 2001; 29(10): 15-23.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Indian Roads Congress)

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Abstract

Accidents on rural roads in India are not well documented. From 1983-1989, lower category roads had the highest proportion of road accidents. Studies in the relatively prosperous state of Haryana in 1992 are described. Accidents involving vulnerable road users were higher on lower category roads than on state highways. Although speeds were lower on lower category roads, the proportion of vulnerable road user was higher and injuries in this group were likely to be severe. Overall, deaths and injuries were lower on lower category roads than on state highways. Hit and run cases were more frequent on lower category roads. Recommendations include better accident reporting, strengthening road shoulders, pavement repair, making cyclists more conspicuous, and educating road users. By-passes and better emergency services were also suggested.