Ghana recorded 1,504 deaths and 8,300 injuries from 7,289 road crashes between January and June 2025, according to provisional data jointly released by the National Road Safety Authority (NSRA) and the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD).
The statistics, which reflect the persistent toll of road traffic incidents in the country, also show that 12,354 vehicles were involved in various accidents during the six-month period. Additionally, 1,301 pedestrians were reported to have been knocked down across the country.
Daily Impact of Road Crashes
The NSRA provided a breakdown of the average daily impact of road crashes nationwide:
- 8 lives lost daily
- 40 crashes reported each day
- 46 people injured per day
- 69 vehicles and motorcycles involved in crashes every 24 hours
These sobering figures highlight the continuing threat road safety poses to public health and national development.
Call for Action
In response to the alarming trends, the NSRA has renewed its call for:
- Stricter enforcement of traffic laws,
- Enhanced driver training and licensing procedures,
- Public education campaigns aimed at encouraging safe road use, and
- Investment in safer road infrastructure and pedestrian-friendly systems.
The authority urged all stakeholders including drivers, transport unions, passengers, and law enforcement agencies to collaborate more effectively in addressing the root causes of accidents, such as speeding, drink-driving, poor vehicle maintenance, and pedestrian negligence.
“As a nation, we must treat road safety as a shared responsibility. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent families broken, futures lost, and lives forever changed,” the NSRA stated.
The NSRA says it will continue to work closely with the MTTD, transport operators, and local authorities to implement sustainable road safety interventions across the country.
