Telangana witnessed a reduction in road accident fatalities in 2025, with 7,687 deaths reported, a decrease from 7,949 in 2024.
Fatal accidents also saw a decline, dropping to 7,262 in 2025 from 7,495 in the previous year.
Despite the fall in fatalities, the total number of road accidents increased from 25,986 in 2024 to 27,236 in 2025, indicating continued road dangers.
Transport Commissioner K Ilambarithi acknowledged the encouraging decline, attributing it to the combined efforts of the transport department, traffic police, and the public.
However, Ilambarithi emphasized that 7,687 deaths in a year are still too many, with each number representing a family's loss.
The commissioner stated that enforcement and road safety awareness will be strengthened until these numbers fall much further.