Speaking on the latest situation of road traffic and accident statistics, he noted that semi-heavy traffic was reported on major northern routes, including Chalous, Haraz, and the Karaj–Qazvin highway.
He said the three main causes of accidents—accounting for over 83 percent—were failure to pay attention to the road, inability to control the vehicle, and veering left.
Momeni also revealed that 45 percent of drivers responsible for fatal accidents were travelers, while 55 percent were locals.
The provinces with the highest number of fatal crashes were said to be Kerman, Khorasan Razavi, Fars, Khuzestan, and Markazi.
Authorities continue to urge drivers to remain cautious, especially as holiday traffic peaks.
