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Mohali records a road death every 1.45 days, with evenings accounting for 59% of fatalities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 02:16 AM
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Data released by local authorities shows an average of one road‑traffic death every 1.45 days in Mohali, and that 59 % of these fatalities happen during the evening hours.
Mohali's traffic department has released recent figures indicating that a road‑traffic fatality occurs on average once every 1.45 days in the city. The data also reveal that 59 % of these deaths take place during the evening period, between 5 pm and 9 pm.
The statistics were reported by the regional newspaper Amar Ujala, which cited police records compiled over the past year. The figures represent a rise compared with previous years, highlighting a growing safety concern on the city's arterial roads and highways.
Officials said the concentration of accidents in the evening is linked to higher traffic volumes, reduced visibility and a surge in speeding. The police have urged commuters to observe speed limits, use seat belts and avoid driving under the influence, while the municipal corporation is reviewing the need for additional street lighting and speed‑calming measures.
The statistics were reported by the regional newspaper Amar Ujala, which cited police records compiled over the past year. The figures represent a rise compared with previous years, highlighting a growing safety concern on the city's arterial roads and highways.
Officials said the concentration of accidents in the evening is linked to higher traffic volumes, reduced visibility and a surge in speeding. The police have urged commuters to observe speed limits, use seat belts and avoid driving under the influence, while the municipal corporation is reviewing the need for additional street lighting and speed‑calming measures.