Over 1,100 Killed in Mumbai Road Accidents in 2024: Reports

State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik revealed that the number of road accidents in Maharashtra has increased over the past three years.

In response to a question on road accidents in the state assembly during the Maharashtra Budget Session 2025, Sarnaik stated that 33,383 accidents and 15,224 deaths were reported in 2022. In 2023, the number of accidents rose to 35,243, with 15,366 deaths, while last year saw 36,084 accidents and 15,335 fatalities.

According to data compiled by the state's highway traffic police, 70% of deaths on Maharashtra's state and national highways in 2024 occurred among two-wheeler riders and pedestrians. Of this, Mumbai had the most accidents, followed by Ahmednagar, Pune Rural, Nashik Rural, and Solapur.

Mumbai has witnessed 4,935 traffic accidents in 2024, resulting in 1,108 deaths. The data comes from emergency responder Zenzo. Across India, road accidents claim 1.5 lakh lives annually. Delayed hospital arrivals and traffic congestion lead to 30% of these fatalities, the data stated.

The number of accidents on state and national highways increased from 35,243 in 2023 to 36,084 in 2024, while the number of fatalities decreased by 0.2% from 15,366 in 2023 to 15,335 last year.

According to reports, speeding was the primary cause of accidents, and 67% of two-wheeler fatalities were caused by riding without a helmet. The data was collected from 11 commissionerates and superintendent of police offices throughout the state, and on average, there were 3,000 accidents per month, resulting in 1,200 fatalities and 2,500 injuries.

On Sunday, March 9 only, an accident occurred in Thane, Maharashtra. The crash involved three vehicles and injured six people, including a toddler. The incident happened at 1:26 AM near Cadbury Junction Bridge on the Eastern Express Highway. This route connects Mumbai and Nashik.

In a report by FPJ, Zenzo reported that ambulances take an average of 134.5 minutes to reach hospitals. At the ‘Make India Emergency Ready’ event at NSCI Mumbai, Zenzo introduced a fleet of 25,000 ambulances. These vehicles will be deployed across 450 cities. The network includes basic, cardiac, and 5G-enabled ambulances. The goal is to improve emergency medical access. 

Zenzo is also working to raise awareness about emergency response. It has partnered with major e-commerce and mobility firms like Zomato for first aid training, CPR education, and improving medical emergency responses.