The Director General of the Niger Agency for Road Safety (ANISER), Dr. Abou Mountari, has revealed that a staggering 99.24% of road accidents in Niger are attributed to human behavior. In 2025, this led to 1245 fatalities. According to Dr. Mountari, the primary causes of these accidents include speeding (40.76%), failure to yield (26.03%), imprudence (18.28%), and disregard for traffic signals (6.68%).
A breakdown of the data shows that other factors contributing to road accidents in Niger include inattention (4.89%), driving under the influence (1.23%), vehicle overloading (1.02%), and drowsy driving (0.35%). In contrast, road conditions, vehicle state, and environmental factors accounted for a mere 0.64%, 0.08%, and 0.04% of accidents, respectively. These statistics underscore the need for targeted interventions to address human-related causes.
In 2025, Niger recorded 7116 bodily harm accidents, representing an 11.26% decrease from the previous year. However, the number of fatalities rose by 12.56% to 1245, while serious injuries increased by 3.9% to 4439 cases. Additionally, 7876 individuals sustained minor injuries, marking a 10.51% decline. Dr. Mountari emphasized that these trends highlight the importance of sustained efforts to promote road safety.
To address the issue, ANISER is conducting awareness campaigns through various media channels, organizing public workshops, and collaborating with defense and security forces to enforce road safety regulations. The agency aims to educate road users on best practices and penalize infractions such as using mobile phones while driving, not wearing protective helmets, and disregarding traffic lights.
Furthermore, ANISER is working to improve road signage and identify accident-prone zones to propose suitable infrastructure adjustments. The agency is committed to aligning with global road safety targets outlined in the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2021-2030 Decade of Action plan. This involves focusing on five key areas: safe infrastructure, safe vehicles, safe road users, multimodal transport, and territory planning.
As the leading agency for road safety in Niger, ANISER is mandated to promote, coordinate, and monitor government actions and programs aimed at preventing road accidents. Established by law in 2019, ANISER operates as a public administrative institution with its own assets and financial autonomy, under the technical supervision of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.
Dr. Mountari stressed that ANISER's efforts are geared towards achieving significant reductions in road accidents and related fatalities. By addressing the root causes of these incidents and engaging with the public, the agency aims to create a safer road environment in Niger.
Key points
- 99.24% of road accidents in Niger are linked to human behavior.
- In 2025, Niger recorded 1245 road accident fatalities.
- ANISER is working to align with global road safety targets outlined in the WHO's 2021-2030 Decade of Action plan.
