Mr. Abraham Amaliba, Acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), says road accidents have become a national security issue.
He noted that more people have died from road accidents than illnesses in Ghana.
Mr. Amaliba made the statement during a stakeholder engagement in Accra on Wednesday, involving transport operators, law enforcement agencies, and other road safety stakeholders to propose solutions for reducing accidents.
Addressing the gathering, he pointed out that while some countries report zero accidents, Ghana’s numbers continue to rise, describing the situation as unacceptable.
He assured participants that the NRSA, under his leadership, would intensify oversight to ensure adherence to road regulations aimed at reducing crashes and injuries.
Mr. Alexander A. Ayatah, Director of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation, revealed that from January to March 2025, 6,145 vehicles were involved in accidents—2,095 were commercial vehicles, 2,473 private vehicles, and 1,575 motorcycles.
He added that 4,287 injuries and 752 deaths were recorded within the same period.
GNA
