Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa recorded a total of 2,176 road accidents between January 2022 and January 2026, Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed the State Legislative Assembly in a written reply to a Starred Legislative Assembly Question tabled by MLA Aleixo Lourenco.
The data, covering both North Goa and South Goa districts, highlights continuing concerns over road safety in the state despite ongoing enforcement drives and awareness initiatives by the government. According to the statistics presented in the Assembly, the number of accidents has remained relatively high over the past four years with minor fluctuations. A total of 548 accidents were reported in 2022, followed by 539 in 2023 and 518 in 2024. The number rose again to 528 in 2025, while 43 accidents were recorded in January 2026, bringing the total for the period to 2,176.
In response to the situation, the government has been identifying accident-prone locations, commonly referred to as “black spots”, across the state. These areas were officially notified through government orders issued between 2022 and 2025 to help authorities prioritise safety interventions. The identification of such zones enables better allocation of police personnel and facilitates infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing accidents.
The Chief Minister also informed the House that whenever a motor vehicle accident is reported, the police submit a “Form A” report to the Public Works Department (PWD). This procedure triggers a joint inspection by officials to determine whether factors such as road design flaws, inadequate lighting, poor road conditions or lack of proper signage contributed to the accident. Based on the findings, the concerned department undertakes corrective measures.
Authorities have also stepped up enforcement of traffic regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act. Police personnel conduct regular surprise checks and special enforcement drives at strategic locations to monitor violations. In cases involving serious or repeat offenders, the police recommend suspension of driving licences, which are forwarded to the Transport Department for further action.
Alongside enforcement, the government is focusing on awareness and public participation to improve road safety. Initiatives such as the Traffic Warden Scheme encourage members of the public to assist in traffic management, while the Road Safety Patrol Scheme is being promoted in schools and colleges to instil responsible road behaviour among students. Officials said the combined approach of stricter enforcement, infrastructure upgrades and educational campaigns is aimed at reducing accidents and improving overall road safety in the state.
