By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Keta (VR), Dec. 9, GNA- Some commuters in Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have expressed fear and concern over the increasing number of road accidents in the country, especially the Accra-Aflao highway as Christmas approaches.
They said that Accra-Aflao road was a major trade route connecting Ghana to Togo but had become notorious for its poor condition and reckless driving by some drivers, leading to untoward accidents.
Madam Judith Nana-Yaa, a businesswoman at Keta, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that, a report from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) had recorded a significant rise in road crashes and fatalities in the year 2025.
“Between January and June 2025 this year, the records show 7,289 road crashes and 1,504 deaths, with 12,354 vehicles involved in accidents and 8,300 people sustaining injuries, such is worrying with statistics for other half the year yet to be released,” she said.
She explained that the Accra-Aflao highway was one of the most accident-prone roads in the country, with some drivers often engaging in reckless overtaking, over speeding, and ignoring traffic rules and regulations.
He appealed to the government to fix the poor roads with deep potholes and improve the lighting system on the road to curb numerous accidents.
She urged drivers to be vigilant and conscious of safety measures during, before, and after Christmas as traffic would be expected to be heavier and charged the Ghana Police Service to help check all the necessary documents and movements of vehicles to prevent any unfortunate accident.
The NRSA has launched a road safety campaign to educate drivers and commuters on safe driving practices and the importance of adhering to traffic rules ahead of the Yuletide which including public education, enforcement of traffic laws, and installation of speed cameras.
The Accra-Aflao highway was also considered as a vital economic corridor, and its safety was crucial for the country’s trade and businesses while the frequent accidents have made it a death trap for many commuters.
Drivers were advised to avoid speeding, overloading, and driving under the influence of alcohol or fatigue, and passengers were also encouraged to speak up when drivers have engaged in reckless behaviours.
Others have also tasked the government to take concrete steps to improve road safety, including dualisation of the Accra-Aflao highway, installation of speed cameras, and enforcement of traffic laws.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei