Rachakonda sees peak accidents between 6 pm-9 pm
HYDERABAD: Accident data for 2025 from the Rachakonda Commissionerate shows a time-based pattern, with evening hours emerging as the most accident prone period.
The figures cover national highways, state highways and Outer Ring Road stretches within the Malkajgiri Commissionerate limits.
According to the Road Safety Wing, 805 accidents were recorded between 6 pm and 9 pm the highest across all time slots.
Busy hours show consistent spike
The 3 pm-6 pm window followed with 623 cases, while 9 am-12 pm accounted for 607 accidents. Between 12 pm and 3 pm, police recorded 525 cases.
Early morning hours between 6 am and 9 am saw 383 accidents.
The data was reported by Deccan Chronicle.
Late-night figures showed a decline. Police registered 499 cases between 9 pm and midnight, 235 between midnight and 3 am, and the lowest 183 cases between 3 am and 6 am.
Officials cite density, behavioural violations
A senior traffic official attributed the evening surge to high vehicular density and behavioural violations.
“Schools, colleges and the working class are all on the move at this time, while commercial hubs add to the traffic load,” he said.
Another officer from Hayathnagar said violations such as overspeeding, signal jumping, wrong-side driving and mobile phone use while driving were frequent during these hours.
Impatience during rush hour and fading daylight further contributed to crashes. Helmet non-usage, seat belt violations and lane indiscipline increased the severity of accidents.
Enforcement teams are intensifying checks during peak hours and at identified black spots. Police urged motorists to follow traffic rules, maintain safe speeds and avoid violations.
