Summary:
While India has the highest number of road accidents globally – 1,50,000 deaths from about 5,00,000 accidents, within the country Kerala has the dubious distinction of the highest number of deaths in road accidents – 4,199 deaths in 2018 and 31,611 grievously injured. “Initial cost may be a bit higher compared to the unscientific laying of cables or pipes below the road surface. However, these days a 3-km road single-lane tar road costs at least Rs 4 crore. Mohammed Shahi, executive engineer, Kerala Water Authority (KWA), blamed the lack of ‘utility corridor’ for the problems in the road sector in the state. While India has the highest number of road accidents globally – 1,50,000 deaths from about 5,00,000 accidents – within the country Kerala has the dubious distinction of the highest number of deaths in road accidents – 4,199 deaths in 2018 and 31,611 grievously injured..