The Dangers of Night-time Driving in India: Statistics and Prevention

In This Article we are going to Discuss about the potential dangers of night time driving in india or any other country. Day and night are inventions of Mother Nature, day is for work and productivity, and night is for rest. In the daytime, we recharge ourselves due to the exposure to sunlight, which provides us with the essential vitamin D. But after the sun sets, our energy levels decline, making us feel lazy, tired, and sleepy as the night progresses. 

In the past, our ancestors followed the natural routine, waking up early at 4-5 am for farming and daily work and sleeping by 6-7 pm to prepare for the next day. This was a regular activity as per the nature. But in the present, where technology has disrupted our natural cycles. These adverse day and night patterns have severe consequences, particularly when it comes to driving at night. Besides That the long tour buses and Truck drivers ,Night Time Driving is almost compulsory for them , they have to do it on daily basis.

A few case studies are :

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, most road accidents in India occur during the nighttime.
Case Study 1: Fatal Collision at Toll Gate, A truck driver from Jamshedpur, India, preferred driving at night to avoid daytime traffic congestion. However, one night, while driving around 3 am, he failed to anticipate an over-dimensional trailer standing at a toll gate and collided with it, resulting in a fatal accident.

Case Study 2: Coach Accident on Narrow Bridge, A night coach bus driver was plying the bus on the road when he approached a narrow bridge around 3 am. A buffalo was sleeping on the road. Due to the lack of visibility and the colour of the buffalo, the driver failed to recognize the animal’s presence on the road; in the meantime, the driver steered to the left side to avoid it, causing the BUS to fall into the river, resulting in the loss of all passengers’ lives, including the drivers.

Case Study 3: Biker Collides with Parked Tractor, A motorcyclist, along with one colleague, attended a friend’s wedding and, after enjoying the marriage party, began his journey home around 12:20 am. Travelling at a higher speed than usual due to personal caution and attending the office the next day, he failed to anticipate a parked tractor on the roadside colliding with a rear end, resulting in a fatal accident for both Rider and Pillion. Also Read :Indian roads

Common Causes of Night -time Accidents at Night :

– Unauthorized roadside parking
– Illegal road crossing Headlight glare
– Fatigue
– Animals on the road
– Speeding
– Lack of street light
-Bad road conditions

Road Safety Prevention Tips for Avoiding Nighttime Incidents: To avoid such accidents, try to avoid driving between 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m unless very necessary on the road. Drive and ride defensively, being aware of potential hazards on the road at night.
Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Drive Safe, Stay Safe! ,