Analysis of Road Accidents in India & Road Safety Audit

Event Date: 17 January 2026

Event brief description

The department hosted Dr. Saurabh Jaglan, Professor (Transportation Engineering) at DCRUST, Murthal, as the distinguished expert speaker. Dr. Jaglan delivered an insightful lecture covering road accident scenarios in India, data collection techniques, black spot identification, and preventive engineering tools like Road Safety Audits (RSA).

Participants engaged in interactive Q&A sessions on highway design, safety auditing, and career paths in transportation engineering. The seminar concluded with a Road Safety Pledge, encouraging responsible driving and adherence to traffic safety regulations.

The program directly aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Event Detailed Description

The Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Galgotias University, successfully organized a technical seminar titled "Advancing Road Safety Standards: Seminar on Road Accident Analysis and Safety Audits" on 17 January 2026 at the C Block Old Auditorium. The seminar was conducted to create awareness among students and faculty members regarding the increasing number of road accidents in India and the importance of adopting scientific road safety audit practices to minimize traffic-related fatalities and improve transportation infrastructure. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from undergraduate students, faculty members, and researchers interested in transportation engineering and sustainable infrastructure development.

The Department was privileged to host Dr. Saurabh Jaglan, Professor (Transportation Engineering), Department of Civil Engineering, DCRUST, Murthal, Sonipat, Haryana, as the distinguished expert speaker for the session. Dr. Jaglan delivered an insightful lecture covering the current scenario of road accidents in India, major causes contributing to road crashes, accident data collection techniques, black spot identification, and modern methodologies used for accident analysis. He explained the significance of Road Safety Audits (RSA) as a preventive engineering tool for identifying potential safety hazards at various stages of road planning, design, construction, and operation.

The expert emphasized that effective road safety management requires the integration of engineering principles, enforcement strategies, education, emergency response, and continuous infrastructure evaluation. Through practical examples and real-world case studies, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of how engineering interventions such as improved road geometry, enhanced signage, proper pavement markings, traffic calming measures, pedestrian facilities, and intelligent transportation systems contribute significantly to reducing road accidents and improving overall traffic safety.

An interactive discussion session followed the technical presentation, where students actively participated by raising questions related to accident investigation methods, highway design deficiencies, safety auditing procedures, and career opportunities in transportation engineering. The seminar concluded with a Road Safety Pledge, encouraging participants to adopt responsible driving practices, obey traffic regulations, wear seat belts and helmets, avoid distracted driving, and promote safe road usage within society.

The seminar directly contributed to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It supported SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting awareness aimed at reducing road traffic injuries and fatalities. It contributed to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by emphasizing resilient, innovative, and safer transportation infrastructure through systematic road safety audits. Furthermore, it aligned with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by encouraging the development of safe, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility systems that improve the quality of life for all road users.

The Department of Civil Engineering expresses its sincere gratitude to Dr. Saurabh Jaglan for delivering an informative and highly engaging technical session and for sharing his valuable expertise with the participants. The department also extends its appreciation to all faculty members, students, organizing committee members, and volunteers whose enthusiastic participation and coordinated efforts contributed to the successful conduct of this seminar. The event effectively reinforced the department's commitment to academic excellence, professional development, sustainable transportation practices, and the promotion of safer road infrastructure for society.

Department Name – Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering

Event Outcome

The event successfully enhanced technical knowledge regarding road accident analysis, black spot identification, and road safety audit methodologies among 66 students and 16 faculty and lab staff members. It fostered awareness of safe transportation practices, encouraged active student participation through interactive Q&A and a Road Safety Pledge, and directly supported SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Analysis of Road Accidents in India & Road Safety Audit

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