Pothole-related deaths in India are rising, with over 5,000 accidents reported in recent years. From Uttar Pradesh to Telangana, data reveals systemic road maintenance failures. Are these accidents — or preventable governance lapses? A deep analysis of accountability and infrastructure breakdown.
Pothole-related road deaths rose 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for over half the fatalities, the Centre informed Parliament.
Government data shows that pothole-related road accident deaths rose by 53 per cent between 2020 and 2024, claiming 9,438 lives nationwide. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the worst-affected state, accounting for more than half of the total fatalities
