Bengaluru, July 7 -- Bengaluru's roads continue to pose significant dangers for pedestrians, with alarming accident statistics showing that 136 people on foot have died and 664 others have been injured in road crashes between January and June 2026.

The data points to persistent safety challenges despite repeated efforts to improve urban mobility. A large number of pedestrians are losing their lives while attempting to cross busy roads or due to the absence of safe pedestrian infrastructure, including footpaths, zebra crossings, and dedicated crossing facilities.

The statistics were released soon after the state government launched a comprehensive pedestrian safety initiative to improve walking conditions across Bengaluru. Officials hope...