Police have identified eight accident-prone black spots in rural Bhopal based on road crash data. Between 2023 and 2026, these locations recorded 113 accidents that claimed 62 lives. Rural SP Pankaj Pandey inspected the spots to assess the causes of accidents and identify required road safety improvements. A total of 264 road accidents were reported in rural Bhopal between January 1 and July 31, 2026. The crashes left 75 people dead, 70 seriously injured and 184 others injured. Police said more than half of those killed were two-wheeler riders or pillion riders, with severe head injuries being the main reported cause of death in most cases. Bhopal-Berasia Road most vulnerable

 

The Bhopal-Berasia Road recorded 70 accidents and 23 deaths during the first seven months of 2026, making it the most accident-prone route among the areas identified. Police found several stretches to be narrow and without dividers. Roads from villages connecting directly to the highway also increase the risk of vehicles suddenly coming face to face. Black spots record 62 deaths

 

At Durga Mandir Tiraha in Lambakheda, 12 accidents resulted in 11 deaths. Golakhedi Tiraha recorded 11 accidents and 10 deaths, while Chopda Kalan reported 18 accidents and 10 deaths. Vidisha Road recorded 21 accidents and nine deaths. Imliya Bypass Junction saw 16 accidents and seven deaths, while Netpura-Parsora recorded 12 accidents and six deaths. Bilkhiriya intersection recorded 13 accidents and five deaths, while Balrampur Ghat recorded 10 accidents and four deaths. Potholes and poor lighting found During the inspection, police found potholes, inadequate lighting and narrow stretches at several locations.

 

The road’s narrow width was identified as a factor behind accidents at Balampur Ghat. Stray cattle were also found to pose a risk on some routes. Road safety panel informed Police have recommended road repairs, proper road markings, warning signs and speed-control measures at the identified black spots. Details of the accident-prone locations have been shared with the Road Safety Committee, while letters have been sent to the concerned agencies for corrective work. Rural SP Pankaj Pandey said one road in Bilkhiriya police station limits falls under the National Highways Authority of India, while other major routes come under the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation. Police have asked the respective agencies to undertake necessary safety improvements at the identified black spots.