The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed a 21.6% surge in road fatalities in Ghana during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year.

The alarming figures have renewed calls for urgent interventions to curb the carnage on Ghana’s roads with modern strategies.

Road and technology experts are urging the deployment of AI-powered surveillance, GPS tracking, and digital driver licensing systems to strengthen enforcement and accountability.

According to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), a total of 1,504 lives were lost in road accidents between January and June 2025, up from 1,237 deaths recorded in the same period last year.

The NRSA has appealed for collective action to address the root causes of road accidents and promote a safer road environment.

Chief Executive Officer of Narrow Lite International, Samuel Kwame Adomako, suggests the government mandate GPS tracking on all public and commercial vehicles to monitor speed and other road breaches.

Government is also being encouraged to roll out AI-driven traffic cameras and faster emergency response tools to save lives and reduce corruption in road safety management.

“To reduce road accidents in Ghana, we should leverage technology by deploying AI-powered surveillance systems and speed cameras to enforce traffic laws, installing mandatory GPS trackers on commercial vehicles to monitor driver behaviour and rest periods, improving digital driver's licensing with built-in monitoring, and enhancing emergency response systems with digital tools for swift accident response.

“We can utilize technology in road construction to improve infrastructure, including smart road signs and better lighting, to create safer driving conditions,” he said.

Mr Adomako was addressing participants at a robotics programme at the Obuasi Senior High Technical Institute, aimed at promoting innovation and sustainable solutions to social issues among young people.

Robotics coach at Obuasi Senior High Technical Institute, Solomon Nchor, highlighted the school’s commitment to innovative solutions for social problems like road accidents.

“Since the Robotics Institute was established at Obuasi, students at the school have invented some devices to monitor speeding and other road errors by drivers. By combining these technological solutions, Ghana can significantly improve road safety, reduce fatalities, and foster a more responsible driving culture,” he said.