The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service has reported that fatalities involving motorbikes surpassed those involving cars in the Bono Region in 2025.

Despite the rising number of deaths, many motorbike riders in the region continue to flout Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683), which mandates the wearing of crash helmets.

In response, the Bono Regional Command of the MTTD announced plans to intensify public education, strengthen enforcement of road traffic regulations, and prosecute riders who fail to comply with the law.

The Bono Regional Commander of the MTTD, Chief Superintendent Stephen Tenkorang, said the 2025 accident figures showed a worrying trend involving motorbikes.

“In 2025, we recorded 133 accidents. These involved commercial vehicles, private vehicles, and motorbikes. Accidents involving commercial vehicles were about 58, private vehicles 48, and motorbikes 85 cases,” he stated.

He further noted that out of the 58 deaths recorded during the year, 35 were linked to motorbike crashes.

“With respect to deaths, we recorded 58 in total. Breaking it down, 35 of these deaths were related to motorbikes. Motorcycle accidents are more serious than vehicle accidents,” Chief Superintendent Tenkorang said.

Expressing concern over the persistent refusal of riders to wear helmets, he described the situation as alarming.

MTTD affirmed that it will intensify enforcement efforts to curb the trend and reduce preventable deaths on the region’s roads.