Why Cheap Crash Barriers Are Costing India Lives
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: India’s roads are killing thousands each year, and one of the silent culprits is poor-quality crash barriers. You probably don’t think about them much. They’re just metal railings along highways, bridges, and sharp curves. But when they fail — and they often do — the result is fatal. In a country where road safety already takes a back seat, these barriers are supposed to be one of the few lines of defense between a moving vehicle and a deadly fall or collision. The problem is, many of them simply don’t work. Let’s break this down clearly. What Are Crash Barriers Supposed to Do? Crash barriers, also commonly referred to as guardrails, are protective structures designed to prevent a vehicle from leaving the road during an accident. Their function is not only to barricade, but more importantly, they are also constructed to reduce the energy of the […]
