MP Pothole Crisis: 973 Deaths In 6 Years, But Just 4 Recorded In 2025 Despite Damaged Roads
Pothole-related accidents claimed 973 lives in Madhya Pradesh between 2020 and 2025, according to PTRI data. However, fatalities plunged dramatically from 277 in 2024 to just four in 2025, even as damaged roads remain a concern. The sharp statistical fall raises questions over how pothole-related accidents are identified and recorded.