Sharp curves, unfinished roadwork identified as factors behind 320 crashes and 251 deaths at Cyberabad’s 43 black spots

Sharp blind curves, unfinished roadworks, poor illumination and even trees obstructing carriageways were hazards identified by the Cyberabad traffic police during inspections of 43 accident black spots linked to 320 crashes and 251 deaths over the last three years.

The black spots were identified under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) definition, which classifies road stretches with repeated fatal and serious crashes as high-risk zones requiring urgent corrective intervention.

According to official data accessed by The Hindu, the identified black spots recorded 144 accidents and 112 deaths in 2023, followed by 82 accidents and 72 deaths in 2024. In 2025, another 94 accidents and 67 fatalities were reported at these stretches, taking the three-year total to 320 crashes and 251 deaths.

In a memorandum issued by the Commissioner of Police on May 19, 2026, traffic police officials, law and order police stations, Motor Vehicle Inspectors and road engineering agencies were directed to jointly inspect all identified stretches and submit detailed mitigation reports for each black spot by May 30, 2026.

The Mumbai Highway (NH-65) emerged as the most dangerous corridor in Cyberabad limits, accounting for 22 of the 43 identified black spots.

Among the worst-hit stretches was the Santhi Nagar Kaman to Bajaj Electronics stretch at Patancheru, which witnessed 24 accidents and 11 deaths. Isnapur X roads in Patancheru and the Sri Manikanta Shopping Complex to Asian Jyothi Theatre stretch at RC Puram recorded 10 deaths each during the review period.

The Novapan T-junction in Patancheru emerged as another dangerous stretch, recording 10 accidents and six fatalities during the review period.

The report further revealed that the Quthbullapur X road to Maangalya Shopping Mall stretch on NH-765D recorded 16 accidents and 10 fatalities, while Gandimaisamma X road witnessed 14 accidents and 14 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest black spots identified in the review.

Apart from NH-65, authorities identified seven black spots on NH-44 Nagpur Road, six on NH-765D Medak-Narsapur Road, one on State Highway (SH-1) Rajiv Rahadari and seven more dangerous locations including Nalagandala flyover and Hyderabad Central University main gate to Old Mumbai Highway stretch with five accidents each, Wipro Circle with 10 accidents and Hafeezpet chilla to Hafeezpet flyover with six accidents.

On NH-44, the stretch between Rekulabai X road and Bharat Petrol Pump recorded 11 accidents and 11 fatalities, while the stretch between SV Hotel Medchal and Samprada Multispeciality Hospital witnessed 10 accidents and eight deaths.

Speaking to The Hindu, Cyberabad Traffic DCP-II S. Sheshadrini Reddy said sharp turns and blind curves were among the most common risk factors observed at multiple locations.

She said several stretches were affected by incomplete construction activity where roads had been dug up and left unfinished for prolonged periods. Construction material, damaged carriageways and partially executed roadworks were found contributing to crashes at several locations.

Another issue flagged during inspections was roadside trees encroaching onto carriageways. “These trees were found to be dry and obstructing the carriageway at several locations. They are becoming a safety hazard and costing lives. We are awaiting forest department clearance for removal,” the officer said.

Officials also found that inadequate street lighting, poor illumination and missing warning signboards were common across several black spots, especially along highway stretches witnessing high-speed traffic movement during night hours.

Several dangerous stretches are now surrounded by residential colonies, commercial establishments, fuel stations, metro corridors and service roads, resulting in constant interaction between pedestrians, local commuters, heavy vehicles and long-distance transport traffic.

Multiple agencies including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Roads and Buildings Department (R&B), Cyberabad Metropolitan Corporation (CMC) and Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) will participate in the rectification process.