In a major road safety initiative, the Government of India is preparing to release National Highway (NH) black spot data using real-time e-DAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) technology.
This move aims to identify accident-prone areas more accurately and help authorities take immediate corrective action to reduce fatalities on highways.
What Is e-DAR?
The e-DAR platform, developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), is an AI-driven accident data system that collects, verifies, and updates crash details in real time.
It integrates with police, hospitals, and insurance systems, ensuring fast and transparent accident reporting and analysis.
How the NH Black Spot Data Will Be Used
🚗 Mapping Accident Hotspots: e-DAR will automatically mark black spots—locations with frequent accidents—on digital highway maps.
📍 Real-Time Monitoring: Authorities can view live updates of crash locations and trends.
🧭 Data-Driven Decisions: Helps engineers prioritize road design changes, signage, or speed regulation.
🛣️ Improved Coordination: Enables faster response between highway patrol, NHAI, and local authorities.
Why It Matters
India records nearly 1.6 lakh road accident deaths every year, with National Highways accounting for a major share.
The release of black spot data through e-DAR will allow for greater transparency and targeted safety interventions, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.
Official Insight
A senior official from MoRTH said:
“Real-time e-DAR data will make accident mapping more accurate. Public access to black spot details will push faster corrective actions.”
Expected Impact
🔹 Better highway safety audits
🔹 Reduced response time to accidents
🔹 Data-backed infrastructure planning
🔹 Transparency in identifying accident-prone zones
FAQs
1. What is an NH black spot?
A black spot is a stretch of a National Highway (NH) where several accidents have occurred within a short distance or time period.
2. What is e-DAR used for?
The e-DAR system records detailed accident data in real time to improve road safety management.
3. Who will access this data?
Authorities, NHAI, traffic police, and possibly the public via government dashboards.
4. When will this data be released?
The data release is expected soon as part of MoRTH’s new digital road safety initiative.
Published on : 3rd November
Published by : SMITA
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