The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has reported a slight increase in road crashes during the first two months of January and February 2024.
David Osafo Adonteng, the Director-General of the NRSA, revealed the statistics during the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign.
According to him, there were 2,260 road crashes involving 3,910 vehicles, resulting in 369 fatalities, 2,552 injuries, and 381 pedestrian knockdowns.
Comparatively, during the same period last year, there were 2,249 crashes involving 3,857 vehicles. The previous year saw 330 fatalities, 2,502 injuries, and 382 pedestrian knockdowns.
Ing. David Osafo Adonteng emphasized that these figures represent a 0.49% increase in crashes, a 1.37% increase in vehicles involved, and a 2.0% increase in persons injured.
Notably, fatalities increased by 11.82% compared to the first two months of 2023.
The launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign aims to address these rising numbers and mitigate accidents during the upcoming Easter holidays.
Latest Stories
-
I need majority in parliament to successfully complete my term – Akufo-Addo pleads
2 mins -
Next NDC government will not recognise illegal contracts signed by current administration – Sammy Gyamfi
12 mins -
Premier League clubs vote in favour of spending cap plans
23 mins -
Nigeria’s fuel crisis brings businesses to a halt
24 mins -
King Promise impresses fans at sold out show in Singapore
29 mins -
Ejisu by-election to proceed after plaintiff withdraws injunction application
39 mins -
CSOs and NGOs unite to push for priority demands at INC-4
42 mins -
Fuel tanker bursts into flames on Kumasi-Accra highway
48 mins -
EC’s stolen BVR kits, laptops: One granted bail, three still on remand
57 mins -
2 Things: Sista Afia releases first song off her upcoming album
1 hour -
GHS to embark on COVID-19 vaccination campaign starting May 4
2 hours -
CAF Confederation Cup: I’ve learned valuable lessons that will help future generations – Karim Zito
2 hours -
Create partnership with Ghanaian businesses – K.T. Hammond tells U.S. business leaders
2 hours -
5 dead, over 14 injured in gory accident near Obuasi
2 hours -
Without my approval, no road can be constructed in Ghana – Akufo-Addo
2 hours