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Quick answer: Albania has an estimated 255 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 11.7 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #119 of 195). 0 accident reports from Albania were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

255
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
328 per year
11.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#119
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Albania
Albania
About Albania

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km2 (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions.

Capital
Tirana
Population
2,811,655 (2023)
Area
28,748 km²
Calling code
+355
Languages
Albanian
Currency
Albanian lek
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
11.7

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-10

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Albania Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Albania — Recent Report Archive

Reports matched to Albania over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.

02/10 Aksidenti në Shtërpcë përfundon me fatalitet , ndërron jetë një grua botasot.info · aviation
29/09 Aksident fatal në aksin Strumicë - Radovish , ndërron jetë drejtuesi i automjetit albeu.com · aviation
23/09 Aksident me fatalitet në rrugën Landovicë – Gjonaj , vdes motoçiklisti botasot.info · road
14/09 Mansour bin Zayed receives President of Albania - uaebarq.ae www.uaebarq.ae · road
12/09 54 aksidente trafiku dhe mbi 2 , 300 tiketa të shqiptuara gjatë 24 orëve botasot.info · road
07/09 34 aksidente dhe 1562 gjoba trafiku të shqiptuara për 24 orë botasot.info · road
07/09 Cinq accidents de véhicules, une victime sur la route Durres-Tirana - Periskopi periskopi.com · road
21/08 Zjarr në një autobus turistik në Kaliforni , humb jetën një person botasot.info · aviation
21/08 Incidente in Albania il mistero del matrimonio fra Sara e Kleo | la famiglia ne era all oscuro zazoom.it · road
20/08 Two scooters collide in Vlora , riders injured albeu.com · road
16/08 Policia konfirmon se zyrtari i tyre u lëndua në aksidentin në Malishevë botasot.info · road
10/08 Chain - Reaction Crash in Saranda Damages Several Vehicles , but No Injuries Reported albeu.com · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Albania

In Albania, dial 112. From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Albania

Albania has an estimated road traffic death rate of 11.7 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 2,800,000, that translates to about 328 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #119 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Europe road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Albania — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Albania, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 21.2%.

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Albania vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Albania 11.7 328 255
North Macedonia 6.4 134 104
Montenegro 10.6 66 51
Greece 8.2 853 664
Serbia 7.2 482 375
Questions

Albania — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Albania per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Albania records an estimated 328 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 11.7 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Albania in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Albania is around 255. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Albania dangerous?
Albania has a road death rate of 11.7 per 100,000 population, which is close to the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Europe.
What is the emergency number in Albania?
In Albania, dial 112. From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Albania come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Albania by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Albania drive on?
Albania drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.01 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 110 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Albania.
What type of accident is most often reported in Albania?
Road accidents make up 75% of the last 12 reports archived for Albania, followed by aviation (25%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.