1,937 killed, 10,957 injured in 9,626 road accidents from Jan-Aug 2025 – NRSA

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The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that 1,937 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in Ghana between January and August 2025.

The report states that during that period, 16,348 vehicles were involved in collisions, leading to 9,626 recorded cases and 10,957 injuries.

The breakdown involves 4,186 motorcycles, 6,647 private vehicles, and 5,515 commercial vehicles.

Acting Director-General of the NRSA, Abraham Amaliba revealed the data during a visit by Deputy Minister of Transportation, Dorcas Affo-Toffey to acquaint herself with the Authority’s functions.

According to Mr. Amaliba, speeding is a significant contributing factor in more than 80% of accidents, with many drivers in both urban and rural regions exceeding the speed limit.

He also pointed out that careless pedestrian behavior, such hawking, and inadequate road engineering and maintenance were major causes of road accidents.

The NRSA has proposed changes to the Road Traffic Regulations (LI 2180) to enhance the removal of broken-down vehicles and has demanded for automated traffic enforcement to reduce speeding.

The Authority intends to step up road safety instruction and include it into the activities of MMDAs (Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies).

Additionally, NRSA will keep pushing for the adoption of helmets and other protective gear in an effort to increase motorcycle safety.

However, Mr. Amaliba voiced concerns about the lack of financing for road safety improvements and the requirement for financial clearance to replace departing staff and called for government staff.

The Deputy Transport Minister, Affo-Toffey commended the NRSA for its work and pledged the Ministry’s commitment to reducing road crashes.

She also visited the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) as part of her tour.

At GRDA, Acting Chief Executive, Dr. Frederick Apoh said the Tema–Mpakadan railway line will begin operations on October 1, 2025 while construction on the Tema–Nsawam and Takoradi–Nsuta projects continues.

He emphasized that the rail network will  create job opportunities for the youth. During the Deputy Minister’s tour to the DVLA, Acting Chief Executive Julius N. Kotey revealed that the new sticker system has raised sticker issuance from 2,000 to 12,000, significantly increasing revenue.

Additionally, he disclosed that all license plates will be changed to conform to international standards by 2026.
Mr. Kotey continued that new methods have been implemented to increase efficiency at DVLA offices in Adenta, Bole, Dormaa, Bechem, and Asamankese, among other locations.

Mrs. Affo-Toffey assured the agencies of government support to strengthen service delivery and enhance their contributions to national development.