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Ghana road safety crisis and new traffic regulations

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Ghana continues to struggle with a severe road safety crisis. Data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reveals that 1,492 people died in road accidents during the first half of 2026, averaging approximately 250 deaths per month. NRSA Public Relations Officer Simbiat Wiredu identified “poor driver behavior, specifically excessive speeding and traffic violations,” as the primary drivers of these fatalities. Fatal incidents persist on major routes. On 2 September 2026, a collision on the Sege-Ada Highway involving a Toyota Hiace van and a Ford Transit van resulted in at least 13 deaths. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that 18 people were involved in the crash, with five survivors sustaining critical injuries. Preliminary reports from the Fire Service attributed the crash to “suspected speeding and dangerous ~~overtaking,” with some reports suggesting~~ overtaking.” On 28 September 2026, a ~~head-on collision.~~ collision between a Hyundai H100 minibus and a Ford tractor occurred on the Kpetoe-Sarakope stretch of the Accra-Aflao Highway. While firefighters rescued 14 individuals trapped in the wreckage, one male and one female victim later died at the Ho Teaching Hospital. The Volta Regional Fire Service cited “reckless overtaking and speeding” as primary causes of accidents on this international corridor, and the Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation. In addition to speeding, the Commercial National Motor Riders Union has highlighted the rise of underage riders as a significant factor in motorcycle crashes. ~~Union spokesperson Setsoafia Quarshie Pascal emphasized the need for strict enforcement of minimum age laws to reduce accident rates.~~ These developments follow a period of high mortality, including 2025, which recorded 2,949 fatalities. In response, the Road Traffic Amendment Bill has been passed to modernize vehicle standards and alcohol limits, while the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) moves toward digital ~~enforcement. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) continues to call for nationwide stakeholder engagement and public education prior to full~~ enforcement.

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