Road Crash Fatalities Fall by Almost 10% in March – NRSA
Road crashes and fatalities in Ghana have declined in March 2026, according to provisional data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), marking a modest improvement in road safety outcomes.
The authority reported that crash cases fell to 1,195 in March 2026 from 1,218 in the same period in 2025.
Fatalities dropped more sharply from 254 to 229, while pedestrian knockdowns decreased slightly from 202 to 199.
It attributed the decline to intensified public education campaigns carried out ahead of and during the Easter period.
“We cannot afford to wait until Easter or Christmas before intensifying road safety education. Statistics show that when we engage the public proactively, lives are spared,” said Director-General Abraham Amaliba.
Despite the improvement, the Authority warned that road traffic crashes remain a major challenge, continuing to cause deaths, injuries, and economic losses.
It called for sustained investment in public education, urging government, development partners, and corporate Ghana to support nationwide campaigns aimed at promoting safer road behaviour.
The Authority said it would expand outreach to schools, workplaces, and transport hubs, while leveraging digital and community-based platforms to reach wider audiences.
Source: CNR
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