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Pothole deaths rise 53% in 5 years; UP accounts for over half of 9,400 fatalities

Pothole-related road accident deaths have increased by 53% over the past five years, with 9,438 fatalities recorded nationwide between 2020 and 2024, the government told Parliament. Uttar Pradesh accounted for over 54% of the deaths, reporting 5,127 fatalities during the period, including 1,369 in 2024, the highest in the country.

13 Feb 2026 7:50 pm