Road crashes claim 2,151 lives in nine months – MTTD
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has disclosed that 2,151 people died in road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and September 2026. Another 12,230 people sustained various degrees of injuries during the period, highlighting the devastating impact of road crashes on lives and livelihoods. According to the MTTD, 10,157 road crashes were reported […]
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) reported that 2,151 lives were lost in road crashes across Ghana from January to September 2026. Additionally, 12,230 individuals suffered various degrees of injuries during the same period. In total, 10,157 road crashes were reported nationwide, involving 17,197 vehicles. ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at MTTD, disclosed these figures during an interview on Accra-based Citi FM.
The data encompasses all crashes reported to the Police across the country's 25 police regions, with investigators providing assistance to victims and supporting emergency interventions. Obeng emphasized that these crashes were preventable and called for greater caution and adherence to road safety regulations from motorists and other road users.
He stressed the urgent need for renewed efforts to promote responsible driving and reduce the number of road crashes on Ghana's roads.
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