ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng, the Director of Education, Research and Training at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), has disclosed that road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and September 2026 claimed the lives of 2,151 people.
According to the MTTD, out of the total of 10,157 crashes reported, 2,151 people died, with another 12,230 sustaining various degrees of injuries.
ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng disclosed that the data covered road crashes reported to the Police across all 25 police regions in the country.
Speaking during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 8, ACP Alexander Kwaku Obeng stated, “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.”
He further disclosed that the crashes were preventable, reinforcing concerns over the need for motorists and other road users to exercise greater caution on the road.
Earlier, the MTTD disclosed that over 900 people have died in road crashes recorded across Ghana between January and August 2026.
According to the MTTD, within the eight months, about 9,000 crashes could have been prevented.
The MTTD detailed that approximately 15,000 vehicles were involved, while around 11,000 people sustained injuries of varying degrees.
ACP Alexander Obeng, the Director of Research, Education and Training at the MTTD, disclosed that the figures highlight the scale of the road safety challenge facing the country.
Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, September 28, ACP Obeng stated, “Between January and August, we can report that we have recorded about 9,000 preventable crashes involving about 15,000 vehicles of all categories and models, with about 11,000 Ghanaians having sustained various degrees of injury as a result of these preventable crashes”.
He highlighted that tackling the situation would require a combination of proactive measures.
ACP Obeng called for sustained road safety education and reactive interventions to reduce the impact of crashes and protect motorists, passengers and pedestrians.
In related news, four people have been tragically killed in a road crash involving a Toyota Voxy and a MAN Diesel trailer on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
Reports suggest the crash occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 28, 2026, at Anyinasin Junction.
The information gathered disclosed that the Bunso Fire Station received a distress call at 5:21 a.m. and arrived at the scene at 5:35 a.m. with a seven-member crew.
The Bunso Firefighters rescued trapped victims, secured the scene and helped manage traffic.
Reports detailed that a Toyota Voxy, with registration number GR 9430-26, was completely wrecked in the crash, while the MAN Diesel trailer, registered GS 4064-26, was also damaged.
A male victim was rescued and transported to the Kibi Government Hospital for medical attention.
However, four other victims, three males and one female, were declared dead at the scene.
@ghnow_ Hon. Vincent Assafuah has detailed his allegations surrounding the visa arrangements involving the NSA, GTA and Ministry of Sports. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has evacuated shoe sellers and other vendors operating near the Tetteh Quashie Roundabout around Villaggio following concerns over unauthorised markets and structures. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
