Bengaluru's Deadly Roads: Growing Threat to Pedestrians in India's Tech Capital

Bengaluru, often celebrated as Indias high-tech capital, is grappling with a severe and growing threat to pedestrians. Official police data reveals a disturbing trend: nearly 28% of all road accident fatalities in the city involve individuals on foot. This alarming statistic underscores the dangerous conditions faced by those navigating Bengalurus streets.

According to traffic police data up to 30th November 2025, 218 of the 763 people who lost their lives in road accidents across Bengaluru were pedestrians. The previous year, 2024, saw 246 pedestrian deaths out of 869 total road fatalities.

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These deaths are frequently attributed to avoidable factors such as rash driving, illegal parking on pavements, and inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, including broken footpaths that force walkers onto busy roads.

Experts point to urban misgovernance and the absence of a comprehensive national pedestrian policy as significant underlying issues. While the Greater Bengaluru Authority has initiated efforts to identify and improve pedestrian-heavy locations, the efficacy of these measures hinges on genuine commitment and coordinated action across various government departments to ensure the safety of the citys most vulnerable road users.