The intersection at Hallomajra light point, also known as Poultry Farm Chowk on V-1 Road (the extended Dakshin Marg), has been identified as the most hazardous area in Chandigarh, registering nine fatalities across nine accidents from 2023 to 2025. This alarming statistic stands as the highest among all recognized accident-prone areas in the city, according to official records from Chandigarh Police.<\/p>\n
Fatal accidents at the Hallomajra junction have been on the rise, with one deadly incident recorded in 2023, escalating to four fatalities each in both 2024 and 2025. Each of these incidents resulted in a loss of life.<\/p>\n
Other dangerous locations have also experienced multiple fatal accidents. The Kalagram light point on V-2 Road (the extended Madhya Marg) recorded seven accidents, including five fatal incidents that resulted in five deaths, along with two severe injury cases in 2025. The site reported two deadly accidents in 2023 and three in 2024.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the Housing Board light point on V-2 Road experienced five fatal accidents and corresponding fatalities between 2023 and 2025. The area documented one fatal crash in 2023, followed by a notable increase to three in 2024, and one additional incident in 2025, indicating a persistent risk over the years.<\/p>\n
The Milk Colony and Dhanas light point reported seven accidents during the same timeframe, which included five fatalities, one serious injury case, and a death that did not lead to an official report. In 2024, this location accounted for three fatal accidents and one serious injury, followed by two more fatal incidents in 2025.<\/p>\n
Harman Sidhu from the NGO Arrive Safe, which focuses on road safety initiatives, attributed the rising accident rates to factors such as speeding, disregard for traffic signals, and inadequacies in junction design, compounded by inconsistent law enforcement. Sidhu emphasized that merely identifying hazardous locations is not enough without implementing timely corrective actions.<\/p>\n
Proposed interventions include redesigning junctions, enhancing signage and lighting, enforcing speed limits, and increasing monitoring at high-risk areas.<\/p>\n
As of March 31, 2026, at least 28 individuals have lost their lives in 49 road accidents within Chandigarh. Data from the Chandigarh Traffic Police indicates that in the initial three months of 2026, the city recorded 24 fatal incidents alongside 25 non-fatal cases, resulting in 36 injuries. The frequency of fatalities has reached nearly one every three days.<\/p>\n
The statistics for 2026 come in the wake of a significant rise in accidents during 2025, when Chandigarh documented a total of 191 accidents, an increase from 169 in 2024, representing a growth of over 13 percent.<\/p>\n
In 2025, the city witnessed 83 fatal accidents, compared to 72 in 2024. The number of fatalities rose from 75 in 2024 to 86 in 2025, alongside an increase in injuries from 133 to 157. Non-fatal incidents also surged from 97 in 2024 to 108 in 2025.<\/p>\n
Traffic officials attribute the escalating number of accidents primarily to speeding, signal violations, and non-compliance with traffic regulations. Busy main roads and high-speed corridors remain particularly susceptible, especially during rush hour, according to a traffic police representative.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, road safety experts are advocating for enhanced traffic management strategies, including better signage, enforcement of lane discipline, and measures to calm speeds, particularly in high-risk areas, the official noted.<\/p>\n
Jagpreet Singh Sandhu serves as a Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express in Chandigarh, bringing over a decade of reporting experience, with a focus on legal, crime, and environmental issues across the tri-city area comprising Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula.<\/p>\n
His primary reporting focuses on the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions, where he is recognized for simplifying intricate legal judgments and tracking ongoing criminal cases.<\/p>\n
In the realm of environmental journalism, Jagpreet has established himself as a significant voice by covering the declining air quality and changing weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region.<\/p>\n
His coverage of crime and technology frequently addresses issues surrounding cybercrime, digital scams, and the intersection of technology with law enforcement, including the development of applications aimed at citizen-centric policing.<\/p>\n
Recent articles he authored in late 2025 address critical judicial decisions, major financial scams, and public health issues:<\/p>\n
The intersection at Hallomajra light point, also known as Poultry Farm Chowk on V-1 Road (the extended Dakshin Marg), has been identified as the most hazardous area in Chandigarh, registering nine fatalities across nine accidents from 2023 to 2025. This alarming statistic stands as the highest among all recognized accident-prone areas in the city, according […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7624,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[77,78,40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-chandigarh","category-in-cities","category-india"],"yoast_head":"\n