22 December,2025 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Officials said that the reduction reflects the positive impact of continuous road safety measures. Representational Pic/File/iStock
Maharashtra has recorded a decline in deaths caused by road accidents in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to data released by the state transport department.
Officials said that the reduction reflects the positive impact of continuous road safety measures implemented across the state.
As per figures for the period from January to November 2025, the total number of deaths due to road accidents in Maharashtra fell by 119, marking a 0.83 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024, an official statement said on Monday.
Comparative Data: Maharashtra (January-November)
| Year | Total Accidents | Accident Deaths | Change in Deaths | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,784 | 14,185 | - | - |
| 2025 | 33,002 | 14,066 | -119 | -0.83 per cent |
Officials said that while the number of accidents showed a marginal increase, fatalities declined, indicating improved emergency response and safety enforcement.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway recorded a sharper reduction in fatalities during the same period.
Comparative Data: Mumbai-Pune Expressway (January-November)
| Year | Accidents | Accident Deaths | Change in Deaths | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66 | 82 | - | - |
| 2025 | 54 | 61 | -21 | -26 per cent |
The Maharashtra Transport Department attributed this improvement to stricter monitoring, better road engineering measures and enforcement of traffic rules.
Several districts reported a significant fall in road accident deaths between January and November 2025 compared to last year, the official statement said.
These include-
- Nagpur city - 21 per cent reduction
- Palghar - 20 per cent reduction
- Amravati - 17 per cent reduction
- Pune - 15 per cent reduction
- Dhule - 14 per cent reduction
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar - 12 per cent reduction
Officials said the data shows a positive shift due to focused road safety initiatives.
An official statement said that the Maharashtra Transport Department reiterated its commitment to reducing road accidents in the state by 50 per cent by 2030. Authorities said efforts to strengthen road safety measures will continue.
Citizens, drivers and pedestrians have been urged to strictly follow traffic rules to help sustain and improve road safety across Maharashtra.
