Mumbai: Maharashtra recorded an 8% decline in fatal road crashes and fatalities during the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period in the previous year, according to transport department data released on Thursday. Nearly three lakh riders were caught travelling without helmets during the four-month period.
Enforcement and Violations
Officials stated that the improvement came alongside intensified enforcement across the state, though violations such as riding without helmets remained alarmingly high. Between January and April, fatal crashes fell by 448 cases, while the number of deaths dropped by 448, said additional transport commissioner Bharat Kalaskar. The total number of accidents also saw a 2% decline, from 12,610 in January-April 2025 to 12,389 in the corresponding period this year.
Other Traffic Offenses
Authorities also registered 22,360 cases of speeding, booked 7,145 motorists for triple-seat riding on two-wheelers, and prosecuted 18,172 drivers for not wearing seat belts.
District-Wise Trends
District-wise, Washim recorded the sharpest fall in road fatalities at 37%, followed by Beed at 29% and Nagpur at 29%.
About the Author: Somit Sen, Senior Editor at The Times of India, Mumbai. He covers stories on Power beat in Maharashtra and on Oil & Gas. He also covers RTO, BEST (Mumbai’s public transport buses), transport ministry, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, interstate transport (trucks/tempos) and the fleetcabs.
