The study analysed the causes of road traffic accidents in the Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana. Random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 137 drivers of commercial vehicles in the metropolis. Data collection was through a self completion questionnaire, interview and observation. Descriptive statistics and percentages were used to analyse and interpret the data. The findings showed that reckless driving; bad nature of roads and unfavourable weather conditions accounted for the major causes of road traffic accidents in the metropolis. Driving under the influence of alcohol and the use of cell phones while driving came out as minor causes of road traffic accidents. The study also showed that about 30% of the drivers were fully aware that driving under the influence of alcohol leads to road accidents while nearly all drivers admitted to the use of cell phones whilst driving. The drivers were generally satisfied with the roles played by the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority in curbing road traffic accidents.

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