Road Accidents Claim 19 Lives Every Month in Tripura, 684 Deaths in Three Years Raise Alarm in Assembly
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, March 24, 2026
Road accidents have emerged as a major public safety concern in Tripura, with an average of 19 people losing their lives every month, according to data presented in the State Assembly. The figures, placed by Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Manik Saha, reveal a deeply troubling trend over the past three years.
As per official records, a total of 684 people died and 1,837 others were injured in road accidents across the state during this period. The data highlights that fatalities caused by road mishaps are now comparable to, or even exceeding, deaths recorded during the insurgency period, raising serious concerns about road safety in the state.
Year-wise statistics show:
2023: 577 accidents, 261 deaths, 609 injuries
2024: 578 accidents, 226 deaths, 622 injuries
2025: 527 accidents, 197 deaths, several hundred injuries
Although there is a slight decline in yearly fatalities, the overall numbers remain significantly high, indicating that the situation has not improved substantially.
The information was shared in response to queries raised by opposition legislators, including CPI(M) MLAs Shyamal Chakraborty, Nirmal Biswas, and Nayan Sarkar, along with Congress MLAs Gopal Roy and Sudip Roy Barman.
Replying to the questions, Dr. Manik Saha informed the Assembly that the data was compiled from reports submitted by police stations across Tripura. He acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and reiterated the government’s commitment to improving road safety.
Despite awareness drives such as Road Safety Week and various initiatives by the Transport Department, accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate. Experts attribute the rising number of accidents to overspeeding, reckless driving, poor road conditions, and widespread violation of traffic rules.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders have strongly criticized the functioning of the traffic police. According to them, traffic personnel are often more focused on collecting fines from motorists rather than managing traffic flow effectively. They also alleged that during severe traffic congestion in urban areas, traffic police are frequently absent, worsening the situation for commuters.
The data underscores an urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, improved road infrastructure, better deployment of traffic personnel, and sustained public awareness campaigns. Without immediate and effective intervention, road accidents may continue to claim lives at an unacceptable rate in Tripura.
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