The severity rate in Uttar Pradesh is striking. For every 100 accidents in the state, more than 53 people die. This is almost double the rate in Tamil Nadu, which had the highest number of accidents in 2023 at 67,213, but fewer deaths at 18,347. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the deadliest state for road users, recording the highest number of fatalities from accidents despite not topping the charts in total.