According to the latest statistics, the number of traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City has dropped by 969 cases, a 7.7% decrease so far this year.
Compared to the same period last year, the number of traffic-related deaths is also down (788 deaths or an 8% decrease) with 404 injuries (9.8% decrease).
However, traffic congestion incidents have not been tackled successfully.
Local authorities will try to reduce traffic death toll by 5% next year by increasing street patrols and improving infrastructure, assured Nguyen Ngoc Tuong - deputy chairman of the city Traffic Safety Committee.
In related news, so far this year, city police have succeeded in breaking up 270 racing gangs.