Road traffic accidents continue to pose a severe threat to the well-being and economic advancement of millions of Ghanaians, creating a significant hurdle to the nation’s development. In 2021 alone, the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service recorded 16,182 accidents, resulting in 2,970 fatalities and 15,935 injuries. Use this interactive tool to explore Ghana’s road accident data. The first map visualizes accident incidents from 2014 to 2023, while, the second map highlights population data.
Explore MapThe regions on this map may differ from Ghana’s official boundaries, as they are defined by the Ghana Police Service for regional command. Use the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and the opacity slider to adjust road intensity.