169 accidents, 97 deaths in 3 years on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway

Mysuru: Twelve accident-prone black spots have been identified by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) along the 119-km Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway-275.

These 12 black spots recorded a total of 169 accidents and 97 deaths between 2023 and 2025. Among the black spots, 10 are located in Mandya and two in Bengaluru South District (erstwhile Ramanagara) section.

According to NHAI data, Agralinganadoddi-Thylur, Maddur Exit and Kempanhalli near SK Group of Companies in Bengaluru South District have recorded the highest number of accidents among the identified black spots.

At the Agralinganadoddi-Thylur black spot, 56 accidents claimed 22 lives between 2023 and 2025. At Maddur Exit, 25 accidents resulted in 21 deaths during the same period.

The third major black spot is Kempanhalli near SK Group of Companies in Bengaluru South District, under Ramanagara Traffic Police Station limits, where 11 accidents claimed 13 lives. Gejjalagere black spot in Mandya district recorded 18 accidents and nine deaths, making it the fourth most serious black spot during the three years.

Though the Bengaluru South (Ramanagara) section has reported fewer accidents than the Mandya stretch, certain locations have recorded a high fatality rate. At Kempanhalli near SK Group of Companies and Jayapura Gate-Kunigal Road-Bilagumbha Junction, 17 accidents claimed 22 lives.

Sharp decline after 2023

The data shows a sharp decline in the number of accidents after 2023, which was the worst year of the three years.

In 2023, 90 accidents were reported, resulting in 55 deaths. The number of accidents fell to 43 in 2024, with 21 fatalities. In 2025, the figure declined further to 36 accidents, the lowest during the three years, while fatalities remained at 21.

Thus, while the number of accidents has declined substantially, the number of deaths recorded in 2025 indicates that the severity of accidents at some locations remains a concern.

Nearly 53 percent of the accidents and 57 percent of the deaths recorded during the three years occurred in 2023.

The decline in accidents and deaths has coincided with the implementation of several road safety measures on the highway, including AI-based Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS), enhanced enforcement, improved signage and other safety interventions.

Safety measures

According to the NHAI, various safety measures have been implemented at the identified black spots and other vulnerable stretches. These include speed-limit and lane-discipline signs, traffic regulatory and information boards, ANPR cameras for monitoring and speed enforcement and Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs).

The NHAI has also provided 24 foot overbridges (FOBs) along the highway at a cost of Rs. 34.55 crore. Additional road signboards have been installed at a cost of Rs. 4.70 crore.

The measures are aimed at regulating vehicle speeds, improving lane discipline, providing advance information to motorists and facilitating safer movement of pedestrians.

I have sought more information from the NHAI regarding the black spots. We are making efforts to establish proper rest areas for travellers and long-distance drivers. Adequate rest facilities can help reduce driver fatigue and, in turn, contribute to preventing accidents. We will continue to take up these issues and work towards making the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway safer for travellers.

— Dr. C.N. Manjunath,  MP, Bangalore Rural

12 Black Spots

• Agralinganadoddi-Thylur
• Maddur Exit
• Kempanhalli near SK
• Group of Companies
• Gejjalagere
• Thubinakere
• Puttapanadoddi near
• Buildcon Ltd. RO Office
• K. Shettihalli at the Srirangapatna Entry and Exit
• Mandya Exit at Guthalu
• Niddaghatta Entry Junction
• Jayapura Gate-Kunigal
• Road-Bilagumbha Junction
• Kolluru near Niddaghatta

• Halebudanuru