Accra: The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has attributed the rise in road accidents recorded in 2025 mainly to reckless driving and excessive speeding, rather than poor road infrastructure. His remarks follow provisional data released by the authority, which indicate that a total of 2,949 lives were lost in 14,743 road traffic crashes across the country between January and December 2025. This figure represents a notable increase compared to fatalities recorded in 2024.
According to Ghana Web, Amaliba spoke on Channel One TV, emphasizing that road safety remains a shared responsibility, with drivers playing the most critical role in preventing crashes. He noted that while Ghana continues to grapple with poor road conditions in some areas, responsible driving habits could have significantly reduced the number of accidents recorded during the year. Amaliba highlighted that over-speeding, primarily the responsibility of drivers, contributes to most of the accidents and road crashes. He urged drivers to be cautious and adhere to speed limits to mitigate the impact of poor road conditions.
Amaliba further linked the rise in road accidents to the limited implementation of the Stay Alive Campaign in 2025. He explained that funding constraints following the restructuring of the Road Fund affected the authority's ability to carry out extensive public education and outreach programmes. Despite these challenges, he expressed optimism that road safety initiatives would regain momentum with the establishment of the Road Maintenance Fund. He added that promised funding would enable the NRSA to fully resume nationwide safety campaigns aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives.