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Road Accidents in Americas
35 countries monitored across Americas — combined, an estimated 153,699 road deaths every year at an average rate of 14.8 per 100,000 people.
119,683
Est. Deaths in 2026
Americas · statistical projection
421
Est. Deaths Per Day
153,699 per year
14.8
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
35
Countries Tracked
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Ranking
Americas — Countries by Estimated Road Deaths
| # | Country | Est. deaths / year | Rate /100k | Est. 2026 so far | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 43,520 | 12.8 | 33,888 | |
| 2 | Brazil | 33,975 | 15.7 | 26,455 | |
| 3 | Mexico | 16,834 | 13.1 | 13,108 | |
| 4 | Venezuela | 7,920 | 27.5 | 6,167 | |
| 5 | Colombia | 7,919 | 15.2 | 6,166 | |
| 6 | Dominican Republic | 7,300 | 64.6 | 5,684 | |
| 7 | Argentina | 6,524 | 14 | 5,080 | |
| 8 | Peru | 4,782 | 13.9 | 3,723 | |
| 9 | Ecuador | 3,530 | 19.5 | 2,748 | |
| 10 | Guatemala | 3,005 | 16.6 | 2,339 | |
| 11 | Haiti | 2,165 | 18.5 | 1,685 | |
| 12 | Canada | 2,125 | 5.3 | 1,654 | |
| 13 | Chile | 2,058 | 10.5 | 1,602 | |
| 14 | Bolivia | 1,972 | 15.9 | 1,535 | |
| 15 | Honduras | 1,791 | 16.9 | 1,394 | |
| 16 | Paraguay | 1,566 | 22.7 | 1,219 | |
| 17 | El Salvador | 1,414 | 22.1 | 1,101 | |
| 18 | Nicaragua | 1,281 | 18.3 | 997 | |
| 19 | Cuba | 952 | 8.5 | 741 | |
| 20 | Costa Rica | 868 | 16.7 | 675 | |
| 21 | Panama | 639 | 14.2 | 497 | |
| 22 | Jamaica | 479 | 17.1 | 372 | |
| 23 | Uruguay | 439 | 12.9 | 341 | |
| 24 | Trinidad and Tobago | 174 | 11.6 | 135 | |
| 25 | Guyana | 157 | 19.4 | 122 | |
| 26 | Suriname | 88 | 14.2 | 68 | |
| 27 | Belize | 79 | 19.3 | 61 | |
| 28 | Bahamas | 57 | 13.8 | 44 | |
| 29 | Saint Lucia | 22 | 12.4 | 17 | |
| 30 | Barbados | 16 | 5.8 | 12 | |
| 31 | Grenada | 15 | 12.1 | 11 | |
| 32 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 14 | 13.1 | 10 | |
| 33 | Antigua and Barbuda | 7 | 7.9 | 5 | |
| 34 | Dominica | 7 | 10.2 | 5 | |
| 35 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 5 | 10.8 | 3 |
Questions
Americas — FAQ
How many road accidents happen in Americas per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, the 35 countries of Americas record an estimated 153,699 road traffic deaths per year combined — an average rate of 14.8 deaths per 100,000 people (global average ≈ 15).
Which country in Americas has the most road deaths?
United States records the highest estimated total in Americas at 43,520 deaths per year. Adjusted for population, rankings differ — see the table for each country's rate per 100,000.