Madhya Pradesh Records 55,327 Road Crashes in 2023, Overspeeding remains the biggest killer

Madhya Pradesh continues to grapple with a growing road safety crisis, as revealed in the MoRTH Road Accidents in India 2023 report. The state reported 55,327 accidents in 2023, accounting for 11.5% of the national total and ranking second only to Tamil Nadu. Tragically, 13,798 people were killed, representing 8% of all fatalities in India. This marks an increase of 2.76% compared to 2022, when 13,427 deaths were reported.

The data highlights overspeeding as the single largest contributor, with 44,592 crashes in Madhya Pradesh directly linked to speeding. This alarming figure underscores how reckless driving continues to claim thousands of lives, leaving families devastated and communities vulnerable.

With such high accident numbers and fatalities, the state also records a troubling accident severity rate, reflecting the urgent need for stronger interventions. Experts have repeatedly stressed that speed management—through scientifically set limits, strict enforcement, and public sensitization—is one of the most effective strategies to reduce crashes and save lives.

The findings from Madhya Pradesh serve as a wake-up call for urgent, coordinated action. Implementing speed management guidelines, improving road design, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms will be critical if the state is to curb this rising tide of fatalities and move toward safer roads for all.

Madhya Pradesh Road Crash Data (MoRTH 2023)

• Total Accidents: 55,327
• Total Fatalities: 13,798
• Share of National Fatalities: 8%
• Overspeeding Accidents: 44,592
• Accident Severity (deaths per 100 accidents): ≈ 25
• Change in Fatalities vs 2022: +2.76%

References:

https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Road-Accident-in-India-2023-Publications.pdf

https://www.moneycontrol.com/automobile/overspeeding-caused-maximum-road-accidents-deaths-in-india-in-2023-morth-report-article-13502483.html