The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) says 2,151 people lost their lives in road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and September 2026.
The department also recorded 12,230 injuries during the period, underscoring the continued impact of road crashes on lives and livelihoods across the country.
The MTTD said 10,157 road crashes were recorded across Ghana during the first nine months of 2026, involving a total of 17,197 vehicles.
Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, disclosed the figures in an interview on Thursday, October 8.
He said the data covered road crashes reported to the Police across all 25 police regions in the country.
ACP Obeng said police investigators were deployed to crash scenes to assist victims and support emergency response efforts, particularly in cases where occupants were trapped inside vehicles.
“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 urged motorists and other road users to exercise greater caution and comply with road safety regulations to help reduce crashes and fatalities on Ghana’s roads.