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Road traffic crashes and associated fatalities in Ghana's Central Region increased significantly between 2014 and 2024, disproportionately affecting adult males. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To examine long-term temporal trends, crash frequency, injury severity, and demographic patterns of road traffic collisions from 2014 to 2024.

September 8, 2026Discover Civil EngineeringOpen Access

Understanding road crash dynamics in Ghana’s Central Region using statistical analysis of patterns and trends from 2014 to 2024

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WAWilliam Kwaasi AmanorCape Coast Technical University EAEmmanuel Kofi AdanuUniversity of Alabama RDRichard DzinyelaTexas A&M University

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Retrospective analysis reveals rising crash occurrence and fatal injuries among road users, highlighting the need for targeted safety interventions.

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To examine long-term temporal trends, crash frequency, injury severity, and demographic patterns of road traffic collisions from 2014 to 2024.
Analyzed historical crash data spanning 2014 to 2024 obtained from the National Road Safety Authority.
Evaluated crash characteristics, vehicle involvement, pedestrian casualties, and demographic trends using descriptive statistics and Poisson regression modeling.
Total crashes rose by 38% (from 757 to 1,046) and fatal crashes increased by 68% over the ten-year period, with adult males representing the majority of fatalities.
Poisson regression demonstrated a statistically significant increase in crash incidence over time (IRR = 1.037, 95% CI: 1.031–1.043).

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Amanor et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd82f58e84d0ff5b47856 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44290-026-00601-z

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Retrospective analysis reveals rising crash occurrence and fatal injuries among road users, highlighting the need for targeted safety interventions.

Understanding road crash dynamics in Ghana’s Central Region using statistical analysis of patterns and trends from 2014 to 2024

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Understanding road crash dynamics in Ghana’s Central Region using statistical analysis of patterns and trends from 2014 to 2024

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