New Delhi: While observing National Road Safety month 2026, Delhi Traffic Police organised a walkathon across the city to raise awareness about road safety, with special focus on pedestrian protection. The walkathon was set against a backdrop of pedestrian accidents in the city. Last year, Delhi recorded 2,192 pedestrian accidents, including 646 fatal incidents, resulting in 649 deaths and 1,738 injuries. This marked a slight increase in fatalities compared to 2024, which saw 2,184 pedestrian accidents with 578 deaths.The top five offending vehicle types highlights the continuing risks for pedestrians. Last year, unknown vehicles caused 771 accidents, accounting for 35% of total pedestrian accidents and 51% of pedestrian fatalities, slightly lower than 812 accidents and 309 deaths in 2024. Private cars were involved in 477 accidents (22%), up from 465 (21%) the previous year, with fatalities rising to 92 from 81.Scooters and motorcycles caused 472 accidents (21.5%) with 75 deaths (11.5%), compared with 433 accidents and 53 deaths (9%) in 2024. Heavy goods vehicles and tempos were responsible for 87 (43 deaths) and 80 (25 deaths) accidents, respectively, showing minor variations from the previous year.The walkathon, flagged off by Satya Vir Katara, additional commissioner of police (Traffic), began at the Traffic Training Park, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, proceeded through Connaught Place and concluded back at the park. “The focus of this walkathon was pedestrians—from urging them to walk on footpaths to making citizens aware of speed limits. The event covered all aspects of road safety,” Katara said.The march attracted approximately 2,000 participants, including school and college students, NCC cadets, Brahma Kumaris members, volunteers and representatives from several organisations.
