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Road Accidents in Europe
44 countries monitored across Europe — combined, an estimated 48,040 road deaths every year at an average rate of 6.5 per 100,000 people.
37,408
Est. Deaths in 2026
Europe · statistical projection
132
Est. Deaths Per Day
48,040 per year
6.5
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
44
Countries Tracked
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Ranking
Europe — Countries by Estimated Road Deaths
| # | Country | Est. deaths / year | Rate /100k | Est. 2026 so far | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 15,740 | 10.9 | 12,256 | |
| 2 | Ukraine | 4,771 | 13 | 3,715 | |
| 3 | France | 3,410 | 5 | 2,655 | |
| 4 | Germany | 3,127 | 3.7 | 2,434 | |
| 5 | Italy | 3,063 | 5.2 | 2,385 | |
| 6 | Poland | 2,723 | 7.4 | 2,120 | |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 1,963 | 2.9 | 1,528 | |
| 8 | Spain | 1,758 | 3.7 | 1,368 | |
| 9 | Romania | 1,643 | 8.6 | 1,279 | |
| 10 | Greece | 853 | 8.2 | 664 | |
| 11 | Belarus | 718 | 7.8 | 559 | |
| 12 | Portugal | 694 | 6.8 | 540 | |
| 13 | Netherlands | 676 | 3.8 | 526 | |
| 14 | Hungary | 662 | 6.9 | 515 | |
| 15 | Czech Republic | 605 | 5.6 | 471 | |
| 16 | Bulgaria | 570 | 8.9 | 443 | |
| 17 | Belgium | 562 | 4.8 | 437 | |
| 18 | Serbia | 482 | 7.2 | 375 | |
| 19 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 467 | 14.6 | 363 | |
| 20 | Austria | 419 | 4.6 | 326 | |
| 21 | Albania | 328 | 11.7 | 255 | |
| 22 | Slovakia | 308 | 5.7 | 239 | |
| 23 | Croatia | 300 | 7.7 | 233 | |
| 24 | Moldova | 243 | 9.7 | 189 | |
| 25 | Sweden | 233 | 2.2 | 181 | |
| 26 | Switzerland | 229 | 2.6 | 178 | |
| 27 | Finland | 218 | 3.9 | 169 | |
| 28 | Denmark | 183 | 3.1 | 142 | |
| 29 | Lithuania | 182 | 6.5 | 141 | |
| 30 | Ireland | 154 | 2.9 | 119 | |
| 31 | Latvia | 141 | 7.4 | 109 | |
| 32 | North Macedonia | 134 | 6.4 | 104 | |
| 33 | Norway | 116 | 2.1 | 90 | |
| 34 | Slovenia | 103 | 4.9 | 80 | |
| 35 | Cyprus | 66 | 5.1 | 51 | |
| 36 | Montenegro | 66 | 10.6 | 51 | |
| 37 | Estonia | 62 | 4.4 | 48 | |
| 38 | Luxembourg | 31 | 4.7 | 24 | |
| 39 | Malta | 22 | 4.1 | 17 | |
| 40 | Iceland | 8 | 2 | 6 | |
| 41 | Andorra | 4 | 5.5 | 3 | |
| 42 | Liechtenstein | 1 | 2.7 | 0 | |
| 43 | Monaco | 1 | 2.5 | 0 | |
| 44 | San Marino | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Questions
Europe — FAQ
How many road accidents happen in Europe per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, the 44 countries of Europe record an estimated 48,040 road traffic deaths per year combined — an average rate of 6.5 deaths per 100,000 people (global average ≈ 15).
Which country in Europe has the most road deaths?
Russia records the highest estimated total in Europe at 15,740 deaths per year. Adjusted for population, rankings differ — see the table for each country's rate per 100,000.