The analysis shows that nearly one out of every five fatalities occurred during these afternoon hours, when traffic volume remains high due to office movement and commercial activity.

The second-highest number of fatalities was recorded between 3 pm and 6 pm, during which 12 fatal accident cases and 12 deaths were reported. An equal number of fatal crashes and deaths –12– were also recorded between 6 pm and 9 pm and again between 9 pm and midnight, with 12 cases and 12 deaths in each time slot.

As per the data, morning hours also witnessed a considerable number of crashes. Between 9 am and 12 noon, 11 fatal accidents were reported, claiming 11 lives, while eight fatal cases and eight deaths occurred between 6 am and 9 am.

Late-night hours showed fewer crashes but higher severity. Between midnight and 3 am, only seven fatal accidents were recorded, but these resulted in 10 deaths, indicating multiple fatalities in some cases. The lowest number of fatal accidents was reported between 3 am and 6 am, with three cases and three deaths.

35–45 tears age group worst affected

The data on age profile shows that people aged 35 to 45 were the worst affected, accounting for 21 deaths, the highest among all age groups. This was followed by the 18 to 25 years age bracket, which recorded 19 fatalities.

People aged 45 to 60 accounted for 17 deaths, while those in the 25 to 35 years group recorded 11 fatalities. Senior citizens above 60 years were also significantly impacted, with 12 deaths reported.
Alarmingly, minors were not spared either, with three deaths recorded among victims below 18 years of age.

Men, two-wheeler riders most vulnerable

Out of the total 83 fatalities, 70 victims were male, while 13 were female, indicating that men remain more exposed to road risks.

Category-wise analysis shows that two-wheeler riders formed the largest group of victims, with 37 deaths. Pedestrians were the second most affected, accounting for 34 fatalities, highlighting the vulnerability of people walking on city roads.

Cyclists accounted for nine deaths, while one fatality each was reported among car occupants and auto-rickshaw users. One death was also reported in the e-rickshaw/rehripuller category. No fatalities were recorded among bus passengers or truck occupants.

City’s south-east zone tops fatality chart

The zone-wise data reveals that the South-East zone recorded the highest number of fatalities with 26 deaths, followed by the South-West zone with 23 deaths. The East zone accounted for 18 deaths, while the Central zone recorded 16 fatalities.

Non-fatal accidents and non-FIR cases

Apart from fatal crashes, the city also reported 154 non-fatal injury cases, involving 110 male and 44 female victims. A total of 109 non-fatal accident cases were registered during the year.

Additionally, nine fatal non-FIR cases were recorded, all involving male victims, indicating instances where deaths occurred but formal FIRs were not lodged.

Chandigarh SSP (Traffic and Security) Sumer Pratap Singh said that during the coming Road Safety Week, the Chandigarh Traffic Police will hold a high-level meeting with key stakeholders from the Tricity to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to curb road accidents and ease traffic congestion. The stakeholders will include officials from the Engineering Department, Municipal Corporation, Urban Planning Department, police officers, and representatives of non-government organisations working on traffic and road safety issues across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. He said the deliberations will focus on identifying practical solutions to reduce accident fatalities and improve traffic management in the city.

The SSP added that, alongside policy-level discussions, special enforcement drives against overspeeding, drunk driving, helmet violations and to ensure pedestrian safety will be intensified. He said that public awareness campaigns will also be conducted throughout Road Safety Week to sensitise citizens about safe driving practices.