National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported that 14,743 road traffic crashes occurred nationwide last year, which claimed the lives of 2,949 people. This is a worrying trend as the fatalities recorded indicate a sharp rise in deaths compared to the previous year, 2024.

This was reported in provisional NRSA data. According to the report, crashes rose from 13,489 in 2024 to 14,743 in 2025, marking a 9.3 percent increase. Alongside the rise in crashes was a corresponding growth in vehicle involvement, with 24,938 vehicles recorded in crashes during the year, up from 22,975 vehicles in 2024. This represents an 8.5 percent increase.

A major call for concern is the significant increase in fatalities recorded linked to road crashes. The data shows a rise in fatalities from 2,494 deaths in 2025 against the 2,949 deaths recorded in 2024. This shows that, 455 more people lost their lives. This translates into an 18.2 percent rise in road traffic deaths, making fatalities the fastest-growing indicator among all road crash statistics for the year.

Injuries from road traffic crashes also increased during the period under review. A total of 16,714 people sustained injuries in 2025, compared with 15,607 in 2024. This reflects a 7.1 percent increase, further highlighting the growing burden of road traffic crashes on public health and emergency services.

Pedestrians remained among the most vulnerable road users. The data shows that 2,561 pedestrians were knocked down in traffic crashes between January and December 2025, up from 2,394 in the previous year. This represents a 7.0 percent increase, raising renewed concerns about pedestrian safety, especially in urban and high-traffic areas.

In a related development , 1,937 Ghanaians lost their lives while 10,957 were injured between January and August 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has announced. During the period, 16,348 vehicles were involved in road accidents.

Out of the 16,348 vehicles involved in accidents during the period, 5,515 were commercial vehicles, 6,647 were private vehicles, and 4,186 were motorcycles.

Ghana has recorded a series of road accidents this year. In just the past few weeks, a fatal accident at Wakrom Junction near Yamoransa on the Cape Coast–Accra Highway has killed five people and left twelve others injured. One critically injured victim is currently receiving treatment.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday, September 15, after a DAF truck loaded with 700 bags of rice, registration number AW 9548-13, collided with a Toyota Hiace passenger vehicle, registration number GC 9728-21.

A rescue team from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Central Regional Headquarters arrived promptly at the scene to assist the accident victims. An accident at Bechem in the Bono Region has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a church leader of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.

The fatal crash, which occurred on Sunday, August 10, left several others sustaining injuries, including children. According to reports, the victims who were close to Aburaso were coming from a camp meeting they attended in Kumasi.

Reportedly, the tyre of the bus carrying the individuals had a fracture, leading to a burst, hence, causing the vehicle to somersault.

On Monday, July 28, a tragic road accident on the Atwedie stretch of the Kumasi–Accra Highway resulted in the deaths of sixteen members of the Saviour Church of Ghana. Days after, an accident at Asamankese in the Eastern Region on Wednesday, August 6, reportedly claimed the life of an individual. Officials have yet to confirm any casualties.

The unfortunate incident occurred after a tipper truck veered off its road, crashing into shops around the Dukes Filling Station. According to sources, many other individuals sustained injuries. Reports have it that the tipper truck was overspeeding when it veered off the road.

“It happened so fast—one moment the road was clear, the next, the truck was crashing into everything in its path,” an eyewitness recounted.

Following the incident, it is said that emergency services went to the scene to rescue individuals who were trapped. Medical assistance was also provided, according to reports. Per reports, the Police Service has commenced investigations into the accident, with the driver of the tipper truck providing assistance.

Local officials have reportedly given assurance of aiding the victims of the accident. The deceased were reportedly returning from the church’s annual programme in the Eastern Region.Their deaths were confirmed after their bus crashed with an oncoming fuel tanker.

All 16 victims were laid to rest in a single large grave on Thursday, July 31, by the Obogu community and church leadership. Ghana has reported a surge in the number of fatalities recorded due to road crashes. In the first half of 2025, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported one thousand, five hundred and four (1,504) deaths, compared to one thousand, two hundred and thirty-seven (1,237) fatalities reported in the corresponding period in 2024, representing a 21.58 per cent increase.According to provisional data released by the National Road Safety Authority in collaboration with the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), a total of 7,289 road crashes were recorded between January and June this year.

Per the data, a total of twelve thousand, three hundred and fifty-four (12,354) vehicles were involved in the road crashes. Owing to the road accidents, a total of eight thousand three hundred (8,300) individuals sustained injuries.

Also, one thousand, three hundred and one (1,301) pedestrians were knocked down across the country. According to the recent data provided by the National Road Safety Authority, on average, eight (8) lives are lost every day due to road crashes.

Each day, forty (40) road crashes are recorded, and forty-six (46) individuals sustain injuries. Daily, sixty-nine (69) vehicles and motorcycles are involved in road crashes. To aid in combating road crashes, the National Road Safety Authority has called for stern enforcement of traffic regulations and public education.