Shimla, Nov. 6 -- Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a steady decline in road accidents, with only 1,457 accidents reported from the state this year, official data revealed.

According to data, a total of 2,253 road accidents were recorded in 2023. This number fell to 2,147 in 2024, and only 1,457 accidents have been reported so far in the year 2025 since January.

A spokesperson of the government said that owing to consistent efforts of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led government in the field of road safety have yielded positive and encouraging results as state has witnessed a steady decline in road accidents, leading to the saving of countless precious lives.

A government spokesperson stated that this achievement is particularly noteworthy given...