• Ashish Negi
• Prof. Sanjeev K. Mahajan

Abstract: Speedy population growth and increasing economic activities have resulted in tremendous growth in motor vehicles over the past few years in India. The public transportation system in Himachal Pradesh consists of city buses, but these do not play along all routes. Thus, the existing public transport system is not adequate and people prefer to use private mode of transportation. The growing number of private motor vehicles is one of the primary factors responsible for road accidents in Himachal Pradesh. In India, motor vehicles are growing at a faster rate than economic and population growth. Road traffic injuries are the sixth biggest cause of death in India, resulting in a greater proportion of hospitalization, disabilities and socio-economic losses among the young and middle aged. From a humanitarian perspective, there is an urgent need to reduce road deaths and injuries in developing countries like India. At the same time, a strong case should be made to reduce road-crash deaths on economic grounds alone, as accidents consume massive financial resources that countries cannot afford to lose. This study examines the impact of road accident on victims of road accidents in Himachal Pradesh.

Road Accidents, Socio-Economic, Transportation, Injuries, Victims.

"Impact of Road Accidents on Society and Economy in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Shimla District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b306-b312, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309135.pdf

"Impact of Road Accidents on Society and Economy in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Shimla District", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppb306-b312, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309135.pdf