New research reveals a critical window for road safety in India: the hour between 9 PM and 10 PM is the most perilous, while 1 PM to 2 PM offers the safest driving conditions. Data from over 4.5 million trips highlights that driving behaviour deteriorates significantly after 8 PM. Sudden braking and harsh acceleration are identified as major risk factors, contributing to over 80% of accidents.India's riskiest driving hour revealed in report! It's not rush hour
June 25, 2026
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New research reveals a critical window for road safety in India: the hour between 9 PM and 10 PM is the most perilous, while 1 PM to 2 PM offers the safest driving conditions. Data from over 4.5 million trips highlights that driving behaviour deteriorates significantly after 8 PM. Sudden braking and harsh acceleration are identified as major risk factors, contributing to over 80% of accidents.
