Fatalities from motorcycle crashes in the Bono Region exceeded those involving vehicles in 2025, according to data from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.
The statistics reveal a troubling trend, coming amid persistent disregard by many motorbike riders for Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), which mandates the use of crash helmets.
In response to the rising death toll, the Bono Regional Command of the MTTD says it will intensify public education, strengthen enforcement of traffic regulations, and prosecute riders who fail to comply with the law.
Bono Regional MTTD Commander, Chief Superintendent Stephen Tenkorang, described the 2025 accident figures as alarming, particularly those involving motorbikes.
“In 2025, we recorded a total of 133 accidents involving commercial vehicles, private vehicles, and motorbikes. Commercial vehicles accounted for 58 cases, private vehicles 48, while motorbikes recorded 85 cases,” he said.
Out of the 58 deaths recorded during the year, Chief Superintendent Tenkorang noted that 35 were linked to motorcycle crashes.
“When we analysed the fatalities, we realised that 35 of the deaths were related to motorbikes. Motorcycle accidents tend to be more severe than vehicle crashes,” he explained.
He further expressed concern over the widespread refusal by riders to wear helmets, describing the situation as deeply worrying.
“Very often, we see riders moving around without helmets. Some even have helmets but choose to hang them on the steering wheel. This is quite alarming,” he lamented.
The MTTD says it will step up enforcement efforts across the region to reverse the trend and reduce preventable deaths on the roads.
