The United States has more than four times the number of car accidents of any other country in the world. The country with the second most motor vehicle accidents is Japan. Japan has close to 500,000 car accidents per year. Accidents In India are caused by less learning to drive and the oddity of the roads laying. But In the USA it is speed which knocks off in nano second of the smallest error that may trigger and broad roads boosting the confidence. So accidents are caused by either negligence of the driver anywhere or THE KARMA. Top 10 Countries With the Most Car Accidents United States 1,949,000 Germany 300,143 Turkey 174,896 Italy 172,183 United Kingdom 123,212 Canada 105,791 Spain 104,080 France 56,006 Belgium 37,699 Portugal 37,213 INDIA IS NOWHERE. Even though the country is known for its Grand Prix automobile races, the country of Monaco has the lowest traffic accident mortality rate. HOWEVER, OVER THE YEARS, THIS ICONIC TRACK HAS ALSO WITNESSED SOME OF THE MOST TRAGIC ACCIDENTS IN MOTORSPORT HISTORY. The Monaco Formula One tragic accident that shook the world of racing occurred in 1962 when British driver Tony Brooks and American driver Dan Gurney collided at the start of the race. This incident caused a chain reaction that led to a fiery pile-up involving several other drivers, including Graham Hill and Phil Hill. The crash claimed the life of German driver Wolfgang von Trips and 15 spectators.
Two drivers ended up taking a dive in Monaco’s harbour the two-time F1 world champion Alberto Ascari in 1955 and ten years later in 1965 Paul Hawkins’ Lotus drove straight into the Mediterranean Sea. Fortunately, both were able to escape their sinking cars and swam safely to shore, greeted by their mocking mechanics. Another tragic accident occurred during the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix, when British driver Bob Anderson lost control of his car and crashed into a barrier at high speed. Anderson’s car burst into flames, and he suffered severe burns that ultimately proved fatal. The Monaco Formula One track also saw the tragic demise of British driver Mark Donohue in 1975. Donohue crashed his car during a practice session, causing serious head injuries that led to his death. In 1985, the Monaco Grand Prix witnessed a horrific accident when Italian driver Elio de Angelis lost control of his car and plunged into the barriers at the Portier corner. De Angelis suffered severe head injuries and was in a coma for several days before succumbing to his injuries. THE MONACO GRAND PRIX HAS ALSO WITNESSED SOME MIRACULOUS ESCAPES, SUCH AS THE INCIDENT INVOLVING AMERICAN DRIVER, BOB BONDURANT, IN 1967. Bondurant’s car flipped over several times and caught fire, but he managed to escape with only minor injuries. The same year, British driver, Ian Raby, also miraculously survived a horrific crash that saw his car split in half. In 1986 when British driver Jonathan Palmer collided with a barrier at high speed. Palmer was lucky to escape with only minor injuries. Other notable accidents in Monaco Grand Prix history include the 1965 crash involving British driver, John Taylor, and the 2004 crash involving Jenson Button. However, perhaps the most famous incident occurred in 1985 when Stefan Bellof collided with Jacky Ickx, causing both cars to crash into the barriers. The accident left Bellof with severe injuries that he would later succumb to. Monaco‘s Formula One racing circuit has also witnessed some of the most iconic moments in motorsport history, such as Ayrton Senna’s record-breaking six wins and Michael Schumacher’s five victories. However, the tragedies that have occurred on this track serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of high-speed racing. As the world of Formula One continues to evolve and push the limits of technology and speed, it is important to remember the sacrifices made by those who came before us in pursuit of their passion. The public transport system in Monaco is heavily monitored such that proposed transport infrastructures are evaluated to ensure they meet safety standards for both pedestrians and vehicle operators. There exist drunk-driving and helmet laws in Monaco that are enforced and have been effective in preventing accidents. Micronesia Despite Micronesia <https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/oceania/fm.htm> not having well-developed roads and traffic legislation, it records traffic deaths as low as 1.9 per 100,000 people. Micronesia is a small country comprising of islands. Some of the small islands do not have vehicles and have a very low population. More developed and larger islands such as Pohnpei record extremely low rates of fatalities. One of the reasons for this number is a low number of vehicles compared to other countries. Micronesia is a small country with low population, and this decreases risks of traffic accidents than other countries. Sweden Sweden <https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/se.htm> records 2.8 deaths per 100,000 people. Sweden is also ranked as having one of the safest transport systems. Pedestrians have zones which protect them from vehicles. Cyclists’ zones are separated by barriers with the main roads. A low-speed limit has been set in urban areas to curb speeding and recklessness. There are stringent laws for drunk-driving that are heavily enforced all over the country. Speed bumps and zebra crossings with aggressive lighting further protect pedestrians from accidents caused by speeding. All these factors make traffic accidents a rare occurrence in Sweden. Kiribati Kiribati <https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/oceania/ki.htm> has a low number of traffic death rates at 2.9 for every 100,000 people. Kiribati is a confederation of islands and has a low population. The low population translates to a low number of cars compared to other densely populated countries. The speed limit in Kiribati’s urban areas is at 40 km/h which is effective in curbing speeding. Drunk-driving and drug-driving are criminal offenses in Kiribati, and there exist laws to enforce the wearing of seatbelts Hence accidents are mutual; it is not our control; but failure of many others occupying the road at that time . K Rajaram IRS 4 1 24 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Rangarajan T.N.C. <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2024 at 09:30 Subject: Fw: Reading Room: Why 1.68 Lakh People Died on Indian Roads To: We don't value our life or anyone else's *Accepting the harsh truth is necessary before we start solving the problem * Source: India in Pixels *The story so far:* Truck drivers in India went on strike on Jan 1 and 2, 2024 because of the new laws related to hit-and-run driving. The newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) says the penalty for hit-and-run incidents, where perpetrators running away from the accident without informing the police will face a jail term of 10 years and/or a fine of ₹7 lakh. You can read the whole Instagram post here <https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/gkuxxkmeglb5hdrzmxpcrh5x9dv99/owhkhqhrrz0o33hv/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9wL0MxbjBvSDRDSFRuLz9pbWdfaW5kZXg9MQ==> . The cover image <https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/gkuxxkmeglb5hdrzmxpcrh5x9dv99/6qheh8h77q3ov6io/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9wL0Mxb2o4MzJPbGRULw==>, created by @nobluetick1 using india.in.pixels, illustrates the number of hit-and-run accidents in India by each state in 2022. The data is from the October 2023 government report: 'Road accidents in India -2022'. 67,387 hit-and-runs took place that resulted in 30,486 deaths. Let that take a moment to sink in. Almost 30,500 people died because the perpetrator ran away instead of stopping and helping the victim. Sure, some victims may have been helped by bystanders but chances are a lot of them weren’t helped considering the apathy of most Indians (there are enough videos on social media where people are more concerned about shooting videos of the victim instead of helping them). However, the bigger problem in India is not that of hit-and-run incidents. It’s that we are a nation of bad drivers. Every day, the government announces new roads, highways and expressways being built. But the number of deaths due to accidents just keeps going up. Take a look at the graph below. The number of fatalities due to accidents has kept going up even as the number of accidents has reduced. 1,68,491 people died in 2022, of which 61,038 (36.2%) were on National Highways, 41,012 (24.3%) were on State Highways and 66,441 (39.4%) were on other roads. Now, here’s another fact that will blow your mind. While national and state highways only account for 5% of India’s road network, these roads make for over 60% of all accidents. When the Samruddhi-Mahamarg Expressway (Mumbai-Nagpur highway) was built, the first 100 days of the highway saw 900 crashes <https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/gkuxxkmeglb5hdrzmxpcrh5x9dv99/qvh8h7hrrxlngrbl/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9yZWVsL0NycFRCZWhvVG1GLw==> and 31 deaths. Major reasons were mechanical breakdowns, worn-out tyres, and get this: No fuel! That’s right. Indians drive on major highways without fuelling up! *Drive Fast, Die Fast* The Road Accidents report says that 72.3% of all accidents occur due to speeding. While drunk driving incidents almost always make headlines, they account for only 2.2% of accidents. Mobile phone usage is at 1.6%. Two-wheelers accounted for the maximum number of deaths at 44.5% followed by pedestrian deaths at 19.5%. People in the age group of 18-45 accounted for 66.5% of deaths. Do Indians wear seatbelts? Nope. Over 50% of accident victims weren’t wearing them and 71% of two-wheeler victims who died didn’t wear helmets. Tamil Nadu with 64,105 accidents (13.9 %) recorded the highest number of road accidents in 2022 followed by Madhya Pradesh (54,432 i.e., 11.8%) and Uttar Pradesh (22,595 i.e., 13.4 %). How much do all these accidents cost India? Around ₹8.17 lakh crore according to the World Bank. That’s 3-5% of India’s GDP. Since most victims fall in the employable category, their loss also affects the workforce. If the victims are poor, their families can get wiped out due to hospital and medical costs in case the victim survives. The number of people killed in truck accidents in 2022 was 10,584. While the focus in recent days has been on trucks and buses, the real focus should be on two-wheelers. The number of people killed in two-wheeler accidents in 2022 was 74,897! *Is it Just About Drivers?* Source: Unsplash And while we are building so many roads, they are not being properly built. A lot of them have blindspots which cause accidents. The death of Cyrus Mistry, at one time Ratan Tata’s successor, had highlighted bad road design. We had covered it in an Instagram reel <https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/gkuxxkmeglb5hdrzmxpcrh5x9dv99/g3hnh5h33v0p7mhr/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5zdGFncmFtLmNvbS9yZWVsL0Nqa3p2WXNvWHNVLw==> . And bad road design is not new in India. A 2011 Forbes India article <https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/gkuxxkmeglb5hdrzmxpcrh5x9dv99/9qhzhnhpp7e9kzt9/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9yYmVzaW5kaWEuY29tL2FydGljbGUvcmVhbC1pc3N1ZS9oaWdod2F5LXRvLWhlbGwvMjYyMTIvMQ==> said that in over 1.26 lakh people died in road accidents in 2009. Tamil Nadu used to lead the road fatality toll even then as 15,000 people died every year. An example of bad road design in the article is as follows: Let’s start with the guard rail. It is one of the most important safety elements on a road designed for high speed. It is a high “divider” whose main function is to ensure that it keeps moving straight ahead when a car hits it. The friction between the vehicle and the guard rail makes the vehicle stop so that it doesn’t turn turtle or go over to another lane. The ideal height of such a guard rail should be at least three feet. But our guard rails are less than two feet high. So, instead of protecting an out-of-control vehicle at high speed, they actually help in toppling it. In fact, on many roads, guard rails are non-existent. Has the above scenario changed? Nope. So, what’s the solution to this? 1. Tougher driving tests 2. Tougher enforcement 3. Tougher punishments 4. More safety equipment on vehicles 5. Better road design 6. Clear signages *Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. If you disagree with our analysis, please write back. If we have missed out on something or made wrong claims, please let us know.* *Do write to us with any feedback, positive or critical. 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