Evidence and further reading
Start with trusted sources.
Use primary sources for official statistics, regulations and safety ratings. Check the publication year and methodology before comparing numbers.
India: official road-safety information
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) — official transport policy, road-accident publications and annual reports. Visit MoRTH ↗
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways — Road Accidents in India reports — use the relevant report year and tables when citing national statistics. Find reports ↗
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) — crime statistics that include road-accident-related tables; definitions and coverage may differ from MoRTH. Visit NCRB ↗
- Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) — consult official government information for programme scope and current protocols. Visit Bharat NCAP ↗
Global health and safety
- World Health Organization (WHO) — global road-safety reports and public-health guidance. WHO road safety ↗
- United Nations Road Safety — international road-safety initiatives and policy resources. UN road safety ↗
How to use data responsibly
- Always state the source, report year, geography and definition used.
- Do not combine counts from different sources without checking how cases, fatalities and vehicle categories are defined.
- Distinguish observed crash data from laboratory test results, simulations and model-based estimates.
- Do not infer that a safety rating guarantees protection in every real-world crash.
- When a statistic is revised, cite the latest official release and note the change where relevant.
Editorial note: External links lead to third-party sources. Their availability and content may change. This resource page is a starting point, not an exhaustive bibliography.