Telangana sees drop in road fatalities, but pedestrian safety remains a concern
Of the 986 women killed in 2025, 96% were pedestrians or passengers
Telangana experienced a decrease in road fatalities in 2025, falling from 7,949 in 2024 to 7,687, while pedestrian safety concerns persist despite a slight increase in pedestrian deaths from 1,586 to 1,632. The Transport Department reported that two-wheelers were responsible for nearly half of all road deaths, with fatalities declining from 4,216 to 3,878.
Occupants of cars, taxis, vans, and other light motor vehicles saw an 11.5% decrease in fatalities, while auto-rickshaw users' fatalities dropped by 10.7%. Drivers and riders experienced a 15.6% decrease in fatalities, while pedestrian and passenger fatalities remained at 4,055. Transport Commissioner K. Ilambarithi emphasized the need for increased enforcement to boost road safety awareness and reduce fatalities, while acknowledging that the overall number of deaths is still unacceptably high.
The department advised stricter compliance with seatbelt usage among rear-seat passengers and helmet usage by two-wheeler riders and pillion riders. Women were disproportionately affected, with 96% of the 986 women killed in 2025 being pedestrians or passengers.
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