Road crashes in Ghana fall 9.48% in September 2026, fatalities drop 7.82% – MTTD

Road accidents in Ghana experienced a 9.48% reduction in September 2026, along with a 7.82% decrease in fatalities, according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). Director of Education, Research and Training, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, credited the decline to intensified enforcement against speeding and educational efforts by the Ghana Police Service. Police reports indicated a 12.19% drop in vehicles involved in crashes, with motorcycle accidents falling by 7.14%. Injuries decreased by 15%.

Obeng revealed that the Police Department ramped up the issuance of electronic violation notices and warnings from September 10, ahead of the planned nationwide launch of the automated enforcement system on November 1, 2026. He highlighted that speeding remained the primary focus, with sensors employed to detect infractions. Vehicle owners and drivers received electronic notices containing video evidence of the violations.

Obeng explained that involving vehicle owners in the process had prompted them to advocate responsible driving, while motorists became more cautious. "We issue the ticket to you, and you are confronted with the video; watch it and see what the driver is doing. The owners become advocates and drivers become cautious, and that’s what we have seen," he stated.

Obeng attributed the improvements to a combination of monitoring, warnings, and sensitization, which were encouraging motorists to reduce their speed. Speaking on Citi FM, Obeng noted that people were starting to slow down due to increased police presence, sensitization, warnings, and the determination to have the automated enforcement system operational by November 1.

The Ghana Police Service plans to continue prioritizing speeding as preparations progress for the nationwide rollout.