Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has questioned the state government over the continuing number of road accidents and fatalities in Goa, citing data showing more than 14,500 accidents and around 1,520 deaths between 2021 and mid-2026.
Addressing a press conference, the Congress said the figures raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the government’s road safety measures and the condition of accident-prone stretches across the state.
According to the figures presented by the party, Goa recorded 2,840 road accidents in 2021, 3,011 in 2022, 2,976 in 2023, 2,829 in 2024 and 2,510 in 2025. During the first six months of 2026, 1,324 accidents were reported, marking a 10% increase over the corresponding period of the previous year.
The death toll, Congress said, stood at 226 in 2021, 290 in 2022, 286 in 2023, 287 in 2024 and 269 in 2025. The first half of 2026 has already recorded 132 deaths.
GPCC also pointed to the disproportionate impact on two-wheeler users. According to the data presented at the press conference, riders and pillion passengers account for more than 65% to 70% of fatalities in road crashes.
The Congress questioned the government’s approach to traffic enforcement, particularly in view of the revenue generated through penalties. It said more than 1.29 lakh traffic violation cases were recorded during the 2025-26 financial year, resulting in approximately ₹355.17 crore in fines.
The party sought clarity on whether the increasing deployment of AI and ITMS cameras was leading to measurable improvements in road safety or primarily increasing enforcement and penalty collections.
GPCC also raised concerns about black spots and accident-prone locations. The party cited 43 identified dangerous locations across Goa, comprising 30 black spots and 13 accident-prone areas, with 22 of these located in North Goa.
Congress questioned the government and the Public Works Department over the progress of corrective measures at these locations and sought accountability for delays in addressing stretches that have witnessed repeated crashes.
The party further flagged illegal parking of heavy vehicles along service roads, particularly near industrial areas, and questioned whether regular enforcement and patrolling were being carried out to prevent such hazards.
Another concern raised at the press conference was emergency medical assistance following highway accidents. GPCC questioned the availability of timely ambulance and emergency response facilities on NH-66 and NH-748, particularly in view of the number of serious injury cases reported each month.
The Congress called for greater emphasis on preventing crashes and fatalities, including the correction of black spots, improvement of road infrastructure, stronger protection for two-wheeler users and faster emergency medical response.
