Road traffic accidents in Goa have reached a critical level, with 286 fatalities recorded in 2024 across 2,682 accidents statewide. Alarmingly, over 45 percent of those killed were youths under the age of 35, signaling a grim trend for road safety in the state.
According to the information received from the traffic department of the police, a total of 1,248 accidents have been registered in the state between 1 January 2025 and 11 July 2025 .
If we look at these statistics, it is clear that one person is dying every 32 hours in Goa.
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During the six months from January to June 2025 , a total of 633 accidents took place in South Goa, out of which 67 people died. In other accidents, 58 people were seriously injured, while people sustained minor injuries in 155 accidents.
According to the annual road accident analysis report, a total of 130 individuals under 35 lost their lives in road crashes comprising 113 men and 17 women. This troubling statistic highlights a growing vulnerability among young commuters, especially male riders.
In 2024 Overall, 1,041 people were injured in road accidents throughout the year, with 888 male and 153 female victims.
While the total number of accidents dropped by 5.76 percent from the 2,846 reported in 2023, and deaths saw a marginal decrease of 1.38 percent (down from 290), officials say the latest figures still reflect an urgent need for policy intervention, public awareness, and stricter enforcement.
RTO inspectors do not seem to be serious on testing new drivers. Licences are given to anyone. Road Safety Engineering standards are much below IRC standards. Enforcement is as good as not there in Goa. Only good news is that the govt is going to fix dashcams on its vehicles
Dilip Naik – President , Goa Road Safety Forum
