LUCKNOW, July 31 -- Uttar Pradesh reported a steep rise in road accident deaths in the first six months of 2025, with an average of 78 people losing their lives every day, according to the latest district-wise data released by the transport department.

The state recorded 14,205 deaths in road crashes between January and June this year, an increase of 2,162 compared to the same period in 2024, a jump of 18%. The number of accidents also rose by 15.4%, with 25,830 incidents reported against 22,391 last year. On average, nearly 143 accidents took place every day in the state during this period, the transport department data revealed.

Retired additional transport commissioner (road safety) PS Satyarthi said the rise in casualties and accide...