Ghana's traffic tech pilot lowers road crash deaths
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Police in Ghana reported a decrease in road crashes, injuries, and fatalities following a pilot program called TraffiTech-GH.
Sergeant Yussif Braimah presented data showing road crashes fell from 1,108 in September 2025 to 1,003 in September 2026. Over the same period, injuries decreased from 1,405 to 1,194, and deaths dropped from 243 to 224.
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service launched TraffiTech-GH to address high rates of road accidents caused by speeding and disregard for traffic laws. The program uses digital technologies to monitor speed and detect violations, then issues electronic notices and penalties. During the initial pilot phase, authorities chose to issue warning notices instead of fines to raise awareness and encourage drivers to follow traffic rules.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Alexander Kwaku Obeng stated that Ghana must reduce preventable deaths from road crashes and that digital tools are helping to change dangerous driving habits. The full implementation of TraffiTech-GH, originally planned for October 2026, has been delayed to November 1, 2026, to allow time for public education and engagement with stakeholders. Drivers who are caught violating traffic regulations will now receive notifications and can pay penalties electronically.
