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Transport plays a very important role in the economic, social and cultural development of the country, just like blood vessels work for the smooth functioning of the human body; similarly transport networks play a special role in the development of the country. There are many types of transportation such as road transportation, rail transportation, water transportation, and air transportation, but among all these modes of transportation, road transportation is used the most. Each year, a staggering 1.3 million people are killed on roadways around the world and millions are injured or disabled. Road crashed are estimated to be the eighth leading cause of death globally for all age groups and leading cause of death for children and young people in the 5-29 age group. India accounts for the highest number of road crashes globally, with 1.5 lakh people being killed and more than 4.5 crippled annually in 4.5 lakh road crashes with losses accounting to 3.14 of the GDP. Maharashtra has reported 13528 deaths which is an increase of 14 % in the number since 2020. Two and three wheelers occupants topped in the number of deaths and non-fatal injuries of all road users. Two wheelers and three accounted for 54 % of all deaths followed by pedestrians with 20 % the vulnerable road users including pedestrians, two and three wheelers and the cyclists accounted for 75 % of total deaths. Men between 25 to 45 years of age accounted for most deaths and non-fatal injuries. Most two wheelers deaths and injuries caused by other two wheeler and cars. [1]. A total of 1239 accidents occurred in Nashik district in the year 2020, in which 746 people were killed and 801 were injured, mode of accidents by motorcycle which is 36%, cars 19% and pedestrians 14% percent and truck 5 % and rest of accidents seen in the other modes. Most of the accidents occurred in the month of December and highest time observed 07.00 pm To 9.00pm. The research paper is based on secondary data and the secondary data is taken from Maharashtra Road Crash Report 2021. The main objective of the research is to find out the reasons behind the road accidents and to find out the measures to reduce them.