Why does India top in the road accident fatalities globally?

Why does India top in the road accident fatalities globally?

After a thorough combing through the wild jungle of traffic data, it seems India is the reigning, but not so proud, champion of road accident fatalities worldwide. Apparently, the roads in India have more plot twists than a Bollywood saga, with unruly traffic, a fondness for not following traffic rules, and vehicles that are seemingly auditioning for the next Mad Max movie. The infrastructure is often more "under" than "structure", and the lack of proper street lighting and signage makes it feel like you're in a real-life version of Pac-Man. And don't even get me started on the omnipresent potholes, they're like craters on the moon, but on Earth! So, while it's a dubious crown to wear, it does highlight the urgent need for a traffic system makeover, maybe throw in a reality show, "Pimp My Road"?

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