**Policy Summary: Road Accidents on National Highway 16 (Gannavaram to Nallajerla, Andhra Pradesh)**
This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' response to concerns regarding road accidents on National Highway 16 between Gannavaram and Nallajerla in Andhra Pradesh. The data, collected on a calendar year basis, indicates the following accident statistics for National Highways in Andhra Pradesh from 2018 to 2022:
* **2018:** 8,122 accidents, 2,929 fatalities, 8,251 persons injured.
* **2019:** 7,682 accidents, 3,114 fatalities, 8,651 persons injured.
* **2020:** 7,167 accidents, 2,858 fatalities, 7,215 persons injured.
* **2021:** 8,241 accidents, 3,602 fatalities, 8,323 persons injured.
* **2022:** 8,650 accidents, 3,793 fatalities, 8,890 persons injured.
Specifically, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) reported 1,614 accidents and 254 fatalities on the Gannavaram to Nallajerla section of NH16 over the last five years. While the stretch is maintained by contractors/concessionaires, occasional settlements at structure approaches have been observed and rectified. To enhance safety, NHAI has implemented measures including regular site inspections, road safety consultants, sign boards, speed calming measures, and road safety awareness programs. District Road Safety Committee meetings are also held regularly to address road safety issues in coordination with district administration and the police department.
Key Entities Referenced
SHRI PUTTA MAHESH KUMAR: Member of LOK SABHA who raised the unstarred question about road accidents on National Highway 16.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
National Highway 16: A National Highway in India that is the subject of the question regarding road accidents.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the reported road accidents on National Highway 16 are occurring.
Gannavaram: A location in Andhra Pradesh, specifically a starting point of the stretch of National Highway 16 being discussed.
Nallajerla: A location in Andhra Pradesh, specifically an endpoint of the stretch of National Highway 16 being discussed.
SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways who provided the answer to the question.
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI): The authority responsible for the maintenance and safety of National Highways in India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1972
ANSWERED ON 31ST JULY, 2025
ROAD ACCIDENTS ON NATIONAL HIGHWAY-16
1972. SHRI PUTTA MAHESH KUMAR:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार् ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that on an average at least one road
accident is reported daily on National Highway-16 between Gannavaram and
Nallajerla in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) whether it is a fact that the said stretch of National Highway-16 is in
poor and uneven condition with bumps and irregularities causing frequent
mishaps and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details regarding the total number of accidents, fatalities and
valuation of damage caused by accidents during the last five years across
Andhra Pradesh especially on National Highway-16 between Gannavaram
and Nallajerla in Eluru district;
(d) the reasons for the delay in maintenance or repair work on this road;
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure smooth and
safe passage for commuters on this route; and
(f) the measures being undertaken to prevent accidents on this particular
stretch of National Highway-16?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)(a) and (c) Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways collects
road accident data on a calendar year basis from States/Union Territories
and publishes the data in the annual publication 'Road Accidents in India'.
The details of number of accidents, fatalities and persons Injured on
National Highways for the State of Andhra Pradesh during year 2018 to
2022, is given below:
Calendar Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Nos. of Accidents 8122 7682 7167 8241 8650
Nos. of Fatalities 2929 3114 2858 3602 3793
Nos. of Persons Injured 8251 8651 7215 8323 8890
Further, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has reported
total 1614 Nos. of accidents and 254 Nos. of fatalities on Gannavaram to
Nallajerla section of NH-16 in last five years.
(b), (d), (e) and (f) Gannavaram to Nallajerla stretch is being maintained in
traffic worthy condition by Contractors/ Concessionaire as per provisions of
Agreement. However, occasional settlements have been observed at the
approaches of some structures which are rectified by the Concessionaire/
Contractors from time to time.
In addition to this, regular site inspections are carried out for
identifying the defects and rectification measures are taken up through
Concessionaire/ Contractors. NHAI has also appointed Road Safety
Consultants and necessary safety measures like sign boards, speed calming
measures, road safety awareness programs etc., are done for reducing the
accidents. Further, District Road Safety Committee meeting is held
regularly for addressing the issues related to Road Safety in co-ordination
with District Administration and police department.
*****