Motorbike-related road crashes emerged as the leading cause of traffic deaths in the Bono Region in 2025, overtaking fatalities linked to cars, according to data from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.
The figures have heightened concern among road safety authorities, particularly as many motorbike riders continue to ignore Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), which requires the use of protective helmets.
In response to the growing danger, the Bono Regional Command of the MTTD says it will intensify public sensitisation, tighten enforcement of traffic laws, and ensure offenders are prosecuted to stem the rising death toll.
Bono Regional MTTD Commander, Chief Superintendent Stephen Tenkorang, described the 2025 statistics as troubling, pointing to the sharp increase in serious motorcycle crashes.
“Out of the 133 road accidents recorded in 2025, 85 involved motorbikes, compared to 58 commercial vehicles and 48 private vehicles,” he disclosed.
He further revealed that motorbike crashes accounted for the majority of road fatalities in the region. “Of the 58 deaths recorded last year, 35 were as a result of motorcycle accidents. These crashes tend to be more severe than vehicle-related accidents,” he explained.
Chief Superintendent Tenkorang also criticised the widespread disregard for helmet use among riders, noting that many continue to ride unprotected despite the risks. “It is common to see riders without helmets, and in some cases, helmets are simply hung on the handlebars instead of being worn,” he said.
The MTTD has assured the public that enforcement operations will be intensified across the region to address reckless riding and reduce avoidable road fatalities.
