2,151 killed in 10,157 road crashes from January to September – MTTD
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has disclosed that road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and September 2026 resulted in the deaths of 2,151 people, with another 12,230 sustaining various degrees of injuries.Shop African Art
The latest figures highlight the continued impact of road crashes on lives and livelihoods, with thousands of people affected within the first nine months of the year.
According to the MTTD, a total of 10,157 crashes were reported during the period, involving 17,197 vehicles.
Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, disclosed the figures during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 8.
He explained that the data covered road crashes reported to the Police across all 25 police regions in the country.
ACP Obeng said Police investigators responded to the various crash scenes as part of efforts to assist victims and support emergency interventions involving people trapped in crashes.
“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, reinforcing concerns over the need for motorists and other road users to exercise greater caution and comply with road safety regulations.
