Ghana to track road crash data monthly
President Mahama will compare new TraffiTech system results with last year's figures to measure impact on deaths.
President John Dramani Mahama announced on Thursday, November 5, that Ghana will review road crash data monthly to assess the effectiveness of the new TraffiTech system. The government will compare accident figures recorded since the system began on November 1, 2026, with data from the same period last year. This review aims to measure the system's impact on reducing crashes and fatalities.
Speaking at Jubilee House, President Mahama urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, especially the 50-kilometre-per-hour limit in urban areas, as automated traffic enforcement increases. He expressed confidence that TraffiTech, which replaces manual police checks with automated speed detection, will significantly reduce road deaths. Last year, 2,151 people died in road crashes in Ghana, including 474 pedestrians, many of whom were schoolchildren.
The President stated that the speeding detection component is the only part of TraffiTech currently operational. He assured that a month-to-month comparison with last year's data would reveal surprising reductions in accidents and lives saved.
Why it mattersGhanaian motorists and their families are directly affected by the new automated traffic enforcement system aimed at reducing road fatalities.