Local officials in Ghazni report that since the beginning of the current solar year, 148 people have lost their lives, and 819 others have been injured in traffic accidents.

According to Ghazni’s Traffic Management Department, 310 road accidents occurred in the province this solar year.

Noor Mohammad Rahbar, Ghazni’s traffic director, provided details on the casualties: "Among the deceased, 112 were men, 16 were women, and 20 were children. Among the injured, 479 were men, 88 were women, and 104 were children."

Many drivers and residents blame reckless driving, high beam headlights, and disregard for traffic laws as the primary causes of these accidents.

Abdul Raziq, a Ghazni resident, criticized the driving conditions in the province, stating: "Untrained individuals are getting behind the wheel and driving on the roads. How is this allowed? The government must take serious action and stop these vehicles. Some people drive without licenses or permits—how is this legal?"

Mahmood, a driver, called for a complete ban on highbeam headlights: "Highbeam headlights must be fully prohibited. Last night, I was traveling from Kabul at around 1 AM. The moment these lights hit my eyes, I lost my bearings—I couldn’t tell if I was going uphill or downhill."

Mohammad Yahya, another driver, warned about the dangers of these lights: "A total of 580 trucks, trailers, and heavy vehicles have regular headlights, but all of their high-beam lights are laser-based. We urge the Islamic Emirate to put an end to this issue."

On December 19, 2024, two major accidents in central Ghazni and Andar District resulted in 52 fatalities and 70 injuries, highlighting the severity of the province's traffic crisis.