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 nationwide within the first nine months of the year, involving 17,197 vehicles.
Director of Education, Research and Training at MTTD, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng disclosed these figures in an interview on Accra-based Citi FM.
He explained that the data covered crashes reported to the Police across the country’s 25 police regions, with investigators responding to crash scenes to assist victims and support emergency interventions.
“I have with me data from January to September 2026. These are crashes that have been reported to us in our 25 police regions, and police investigators have responded to support Ghanaians who were trapped in these preventable crashes.
“10,157 crashes were recorded involving 17,197 vehicles. Sustained injuries were also 12,230, and persons who lost their lives in these preventable crashes were 2,151.”
ACP Obeng described the crashes as preventable, stressing the need for motorists and other road users to exercise greater caution and adhere to road safety regulations.
He said the figures underscore the urgent need for renewed efforts to promote responsible driving and reduce the number of road crashes recorded on Ghana’s roads.
