Bhopal's Khajuri Area Records Significant Drop in Road Accident Fatalities in 2025
Road accident casualties within the jurisdiction of Khajuri police station in Bhopal witnessed a substantial decline of approximately 56 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to data compiled by the Bhopal traffic police. However, the number of accidents and injured persons remained within a similar range as 2024, indicating persistent challenges despite the improvement in fatality rates.
Comparative Analysis of Khajuri Accident Statistics
In 2024, Khajuri emerged as one of Bhopal's most fatal accident-prone zones, with police station jurisdiction data showing 25 fatalities occurring in 137 road accidents, while 67 individuals sustained injuries. This represented the highest number of casualties in road accidents across the city at that time.
The situation showed marked improvement in 2025, with the figure dropping to 11 fatalities reported in 131 road accidents within the Khajuri area. However, the number of injured persons actually increased slightly to 78, highlighting that while fatal outcomes decreased, accident frequency and non-fatal injuries remained concerning.
Targeted Interventions Behind Khajuri's Improvement
Additional DCP (Traffic) Basant Kaul explained that after analyzing accident data from 2024, traffic police identified the Indore–Bhopal Highway stretch in the Khajuri area—specifically from Bhainsakhedi village to Phanda Square—as a major black spot requiring immediate attention.
"Over-speeding was identified as one of the primary causes of accidents on this stretch," Kaul noted. "We implemented several corrective measures including closing unauthorized cut points between the two carriageways, particularly on the Khajuri Bypass, and carrying out proper road markings."
The traffic police coordinated with construction agencies to rectify road engineering defects at accident-prone locations. Key improvements included:
- Leveling of uneven shoulders
- Ensuring adequate lighting at critical points
- Addressing specific engineering flaws identified through data analysis
Former Khajuri SHO Neeraj Verma emphasized that strict enforcement by local police, combined with systematic identification and rectification of accident-prone locations, played a crucial role in reducing casualties.
Specific Black Spots Addressed in Khajuri
Authorities identified and addressed several high-risk locations through coordinated efforts involving multiple agencies. These included:
- Tumda
- Kolukhedi Jod
- Phanda Square
- Bhainsakhedi
- Bhauri Square
- The stretch in front of IISER College
Verma highlighted that beyond infrastructure improvements, regular police checking and increased police presence on roads acted as strong deterrents to traffic violations. Drivers caught violating norms, particularly those driving under the influence, faced heavy fines.
"The accident-prone curve leading to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory and Forensic University was specifically rectified, which significantly improved safety in that area," Verma added.
Misrod Emerges as Bhopal's Most Accident-Prone Zone in 2025
Despite the encouraging improvements in Khajuri, the Misrod police station area emerged as Bhopal's most accident-prone zone in 2025. Data revealed 26 fatalities in 183 road accidents, with 123 individuals injured. Hoshangabad Road continued to be identified as one of the city's most dangerous stretches.
Other High-Risk Areas in Bhopal
Following Misrod, several other police station jurisdictions reported concerning accident statistics:
- Koh-e-Fiza: 21 fatalities in 199 accidents with 152 injured
- Kolar: 18 deaths in 149 accidents with 141 injured
- Chhola: 15 fatalities in 105 accidents
- TT Nagar: 14 deaths in 146 accidents
- Nishatpura: 13 fatalities in 122 accidents
These areas collectively represent Bhopal's current high-fatality zones, indicating that while targeted interventions can yield positive results in specific locations, city-wide road safety remains a significant challenge requiring continued attention and resource allocation.
