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Delhi Traffic Police will mark black spots on Google Maps to alert commuters of accident-prone areas. The initiative, starting with 2024 data, aims to reduce accidents.
Delhi Traffic Police to mark ‘black spots’ on Google Maps to alert commuters of accident-prone zones (Representative image)
In a bid to enhance road safety in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police has announced to mark all identified black spots on Google Maps, which will provide real-time alerts to commuters as they approach accident-prone areas.
The project, initially set to launch in 2025, will begin with the 2024 list of black spots as the annual list is compiled at the end of each year. A black spot is a central point where accidents have occurred frequently within a 500-metre radius on both sides.
“If a particular stretch sees frequent accidents, the midpoint of that stretch is categorised as a black spot,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic Headquarters) Shive Keshari Singh told PTI.
The Delhi Traffic Police identified 111 such spots last year, resulting in over 1,132 accidents and 483 fatalities. The locations will be marked on the map to keep travelers informed and vigilant.
“We are tying up with Google, and internal procedures are in progress,” Singh said, adding, “If and when it goes live this year, the map will carry the 2024 black spots first. The idea is to give timely information so commuters stay alert, their drive becomes easier and safer and reduces the number of fatalities.”
‘Black Spots’ Identified
In 2024, Azadpur Sabzi Mandi on GT Karnal Road recorded the highest number of accidents at 20, which included 11 fatal cases. Akshardham Mandir on NH-24 recorded 19 accidents, eight of them fatal. Bhalswa Chowk on Outer Ring Road also recorded 19, with six fatal ones.
ISBT Kashmere Gate recorded 17 accidents, including eight fatal ones. SGT Nagar recorded 18, with seven fatal, while Libaspur Bus Stand witnessed 18 crashes, including six fatal ones. Anand Vihar ISBT and Rajokari Flyover each recorded 16 accidents. 12 accidents were recorded near Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, while Wazirabad recorded 15 accidents, nine of which were fatal.
In 2024, the top 10 black spots for accidents accounted for 180 incidents. Several corridors had multiple high-risk locations, with Outer Ring Road reporting at least 17 black spots, Ring Road having 13, and GT Karnal Road featuring 10. Other roads, such as Rohtak Road, NH-8, and Najafgarh Road, also had several black spots.
As of July 2025, an additional 25 black spots have been identified, which collectively witnessed 176 accidents, including 88 fatal ones. Corridors such as Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, and GT Karnal Road remain prominent, while ISBT Kashmere Gate, SGT Nagar, and Hanuman Mandir in Bawana have been flagged as repeat locations.
“There can be many reasons a black spot forms, from missing or faded signage, worn zebra crossings, to poor road condition,” a senior official said.
“We deploy personnel at these stretches and work with road agencies to fix the engineering issues, and now we are adding a tech layer through Google Maps,” he added.
The planning for this initiative is ongoing, including marking the black spot locations and coordinating with road-owning agencies to improve signage, road designs, and strategic deployment of personnel.
(With inputs from PTI)
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More
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