Road Deaths Surge in Western Region as 465 Killed in 2,800 Crashes

The alarming rise in road accidents in the Western Region has triggered renewed calls for a comprehensive national policy framework to curb the growing carnage on Ghana’s roads.
Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, made the call following a presentation by the Western Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Division (MTTD), Superintendent Paul Bruce Amoah, at a stakeholder meeting on Safe and Responsible Driving During the Festive Season.

Presenting data on road traffic crashes from January to November 2025, Superintendent Amoah revealed a worrying national trend, indicating that Ghana recorded over 13,000 road accidents, resulting in more than 2,600 deaths within the period.

He said the Western Region alone accounted for 2,800 crashes, leading to 465 fatalities as at November 2025. This figure, he noted, represents a sharp increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 1,119 vehicles were involved in road crashes in the region.
According to Superintendent Amoah, investigations by the MTTD show that human error remains the leading cause of road accidents, despite ongoing public education and sensitisation campaigns at lorry terminals and transport hubs.

He identified drunk driving, speeding and unnecessary overtaking as the most common traffic violations contributing to the rising death toll.
The Western Regional and Western Central Regional Police Commanders, DCOP Frank Abrokwa and DCOP Desmond Owusu Boampong, respectively, echoed these concerns, pointing to serious operational challenges confronting law enforcement.

They cited the lack of adequate logistics and equipment, particularly for conducting alcohol breathalyser tests, as a major setback in enforcing traffic laws and successfully prosecuting drunk-driving cases in court.

Addressing journalists on the sidelines of the meeting, the Western Regional Minister stressed the need for a coordinated national road safety policy, describing the current situation as unacceptable and preventable.

Mr Nelson said a well-resourced and clearly defined national framework would help strengthen enforcement, improve driver behaviour and ultimately reduce the increasing number of deaths on Ghana’s roads, especially during high-risk periods such as the festive season

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