Delhi Traffic Police Leads Walkathon to Promote Pedestrian Safety
New Delhi observed National Road Safety Month 2026 with a significant event organized by Delhi Traffic Police. The police department arranged a walkathon across the city to raise awareness about road safety. The event placed special emphasis on protecting pedestrians.
Alarming Pedestrian Accident Statistics in Delhi
The walkathon took place against a concerning backdrop of pedestrian accidents in Delhi. Last year, the city recorded 2,192 pedestrian accidents. These incidents included 646 fatal accidents. The accidents resulted in 649 deaths and 1,738 injuries.
This marked a slight increase in fatalities compared to 2024. In 2024, Delhi saw 2,184 pedestrian accidents with 578 deaths. The data highlights a persistent risk for pedestrians on city roads.
Top Vehicle Types Involved in Pedestrian Accidents
An analysis reveals the top five offending vehicle types in these accidents. Unknown vehicles caused the highest number of pedestrian accidents last year. They were responsible for 771 accidents, accounting for 35% of total pedestrian accidents. These unknown vehicles also caused 51% of pedestrian fatalities.
This figure is slightly lower than 2024, when unknown vehicles caused 812 accidents and 309 deaths. Private cars were involved in 477 accidents last year, representing 22% of the total. This is up from 465 accidents, or 21%, in the previous year.
Fatalities from private car accidents rose to 92 from 81. Scooters and motorcycles caused 472 accidents, which is 21.5% of the total. These accidents led to 75 deaths, or 11.5% of fatalities.
In 2024, scooters and motorcycles caused 433 accidents and 53 deaths, representing 9% of fatalities. Heavy goods vehicles were responsible for 87 accidents with 43 deaths. Tempos caused 80 accidents resulting in 25 deaths. Both categories showed minor variations from the previous year.
Walkathon Route and Key Message
The walkathon was flagged off by Satya Vir Katara, the additional commissioner of police for Traffic. The event began at the Traffic Training Park on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Participants proceeded through Connaught Place and concluded back at the park.
Katara emphasized the focus on pedestrians during the walkathon. He stated that the event urged pedestrians to walk on footpaths. It also aimed to make citizens aware of speed limits. Katara noted that the event covered all aspects of road safety comprehensively.
Strong Participation from Diverse Groups
The march attracted approximately 2,000 participants. The crowd included school and college students. NCC cadets joined the event alongside Brahma Kumaris members. Volunteers and representatives from several organizations also participated actively.
The walkathon served as a community effort to address road safety concerns. It brought together various segments of society to promote safer roads for everyone, especially pedestrians.
