Operation u-Turn Sees Significant Reduction in Road Accidents in Nagpur

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In a bid to curb dangerous driving habits, the Nagpur Police launched 'Operation u-Turn' on July 10, 2025, with the aim of reducing road accidents in the city. The 21-day operation has seen impressive results, with a sharp 62.5 per cent decrease in deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, and an 85 per cent decrease in the number of people seriously injured in road accidents. The campaign included strict traffic enforcement and awareness campaigns to educate the public about the importance of road safety.

Key Takeaways:

  • The number of deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 decreased by 62.5 per cent compared to July 2024, from 39 to 14.
  • The total number of accidents in July 2025 decreased by 59.4 per cent, from 32 to 13.
  • The number of male deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 decreased by 75 per cent, from 8 to 2.
  • The number of female deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 decreased by 100 per cent, from 9 to zero.
  • Serious injuries in July 2025 decreased by 84.6 per cent, from 13 to 2.
  • The operation aims to curb dangerous driving habits such as drunk driving, wrong-side driving, riding without helmets, underage driving, and rash or negligent driving.
  • The campaign included strict traffic enforcement and awareness campaigns to educate the public about the importance of road safety.
  • The operation has received positive feedback from the public and has been effective in reducing road accidents in Nagpur.

Statistics:

  • 62.5 per cent decrease in deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 compared to July 2024.
  • 59.4 per cent decrease in total number of accidents in July 2025 compared to July 2024.
  • 75 per cent decrease in male deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 compared to July 2024.
  • 100 per cent decrease in female deaths due to road accidents in July 2025 compared to July 2024.
  • 84.6 per cent decrease in serious injuries in July 2025 compared to July 2024.

Sources:

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