Reduced visibility and driver overconfidence cause high fatality rates during night hours.
Improperly inflated tires lead to blowouts, especially in heavy vehicles.
Using neutral gear on steep slopes causes dangerous loss of control.
Drivers entering highways under the influence increase accident risk drastically.
In 2023, a truck carrying construction material lost control on a steep slope in Madhya Pradesh. Investigations revealed that the tires were overused, with no pressure check before departure. The blowout led to 11 casualties, all preventable with a simple pressure check and slope-specific braking awareness.