Road crashes in Ghana decreased by 9.48% in September 2026, while fatalities fell by 7.82%, according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). The department’s Director of Education, Research and Training, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, attributed the improvements to increased enforcement against speeding and public education by the Ghana Police Service. This development is a welcome relief for road users in Ghana.
According to ACP Obeng, police data also showed a 12.19% decline in the number of vehicles involved in crashes. Motorcycle crashes decreased by 7.14%, while injuries fell by 15%. The MTTD and Ghana Police Service have been working together to reduce road crashes and promote road safety. Their efforts seem to be yielding positive results.
The Ghana Police Service intensified the issuance of electronic violation notices and caution notices from September 10, ahead of the planned nationwide introduction of the automated enforcement system on November 1, 2026. This move is aimed at reducing speeding and promoting responsible driving. Speeding remained the initial priority, with sensors being used to detect offences.
Drivers and vehicle owners receive electronic notices supported by video evidence showing the violations. According to ACP Obeng, involving vehicle owners in the process had encouraged them to promote responsible driving, while motorists were becoming more cautious. This approach has led to a change in behavior among drivers and vehicle owners.
ACP Obeng explained that the combination of monitoring, warnings and sensitisation was influencing motorists to reduce their speed. He spoke on Citi FM, a local radio station. The Police intend to maintain their focus on speeding as preparations continue for the nationwide rollout of the automated enforcement system.
The MTTD recorded 2,151 road deaths in 10,157 crashes between January and September. This number is significant, and the reduction in road crashes and fatalities is a step in the right direction. The Police and MTTD will continue to work together to promote road safety and reduce road crashes.
The reduction in road crashes and fatalities is a result of the collaborative efforts of the MTTD and Ghana Police Service. Key to this success has been the intensification of enforcement against speeding and public education. The nationwide rollout of the automated enforcement system on November 1, 2026, is expected to further reduce road crashes and promote road safety.
Key points
- Road crashes in Ghana decreased by 9.48% in September 2026.
- Fatalities from road crashes fell by 7.82% in September 2026.
- The Police and MTTD will maintain their focus on speeding ahead of the nationwide rollout of the automated enforcement system.
