Supreme Court Orders Creation of National Road Crash Data System

The Supreme Court, in a recent order, has mandated the creation of a national road crash data system. The directive requires the government to set up a platform that will collect, store and analyse data on road crashes across the country. By centralising accident information, the system is expected to help identify high‑risk corridors and guide targeted safety interventions. The ruling comes amid growing concerns over the lack of reliable, comprehensive data on road accidents in India.