In the early hours of Monday, September 28, 2026, a deadly crash occurred on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, with four people confirmed dead.

The latest incident adds to the growing number of crashes recorded along the Accra-Kumasi stretch, many of which have resulted in fatalities and serious injuries.

Data on road crashes recorded between January and August 2026 show a concerning trend on the highway, with dozens of people losing their lives and hundreds sustaining various degrees of injuries.

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) also indicates that more than 11,000 people sustained various degrees of injuries nationwide as a result of road crashes between January and August 2026.

On the Accra-Kumasi Highway alone, 31 reported incidents were recorded during the period under review. These incidents resulted in 264 known injuries, while 14 of the crashes were fatal, with a total of 42 deaths recorded.

Monthly breakdown

The monthly figures show that fatalities were recorded throughout the period, with some months recording significantly higher numbers than others.

In January 2026, four deaths were recorded on the stretch. One person died in February, while March recorded six deaths.

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April recorded three deaths, followed by four deaths in May and another four in June.

July recorded a significant surge in fatalities, with 19 deaths reported, making it the deadliest month during the period under review.

In August, one death was recorded.

Key accident hotspots on Accra-Kumasi Highway

The Accra-Kumasi Highway passes through several communities and major junctions, including Accra, Nsawam, Suhum/Asuboi, Bunso, Enyiresi, Juaso, Konongo/Odumasi and Ejisu before reaching Kumasi.

Some of these locations have recorded major crashes resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

Odumasi recorded the highest casualty incident on the highway on July 15, 2026. The crash, which involved a bus, a truck and a tanker, resulted in 13 deaths and 44 injuries.

Another major incident occurred at Ntoaso on February 14, 2026, Valentine’s Day, where a tanker fire resulted in six deaths and seven injuries.

At Bunso Junction on May 6, 2026, another major incident was recorded, resulting in five deaths following a fire-related accident.

Major triggers of accidents

The data also point to several factors that contributed to the reported crashes on the Accra-Kumasi Highway.

Speeding and veering off the road were linked to 13 incidents, making them the most frequently recorded triggers during the period.

Head-on collisions accounted for nine incidents, while fires and spills were associated with seven incidents.

Unsafe overtaking and mechanical failures each accounted for six incidents, while stationary hazards were linked to three incidents.

The figures underline the human and mechanical factors contributing to crashes on the highway, as well as the significant number of deaths and injuries recorded on the route between January and August 2026.

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