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Quick answer: Argentina has an estimated 5,080 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 18 a day, 14 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #95 of 195). 51 accident reports from Argentina were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911. Traffic drives on the right.

5,080
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
18
Est. Deaths Per Day
6,524 per year
14
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#95
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Argentina
Argentina
About Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the far south of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 mi2), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Dra…

Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
47,327,407 (2022)
Area
2,780,400 km²
Calling code
+54
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Argentine convertible peso
Continent
South America
Emergency number
911
Road deaths / 100k
14

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

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Argentina Accident News — Last 24 Hours

Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Argentina

1 of 1 monitored gauges is forecast to run at least 1.5× their recent flow in the next 31 days — flooded roads, washed-out bridges and rail closures follow such peaks. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Paraná Rosario21,13418,23853,702 (+194%)2026-11-11Significant
Archive

Argentina — Recent Report Archive

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

11/10 Vuelco en Ruta 5: entre 9 de Julio y French - Diario El 9 de Julio www.diarioel9dejulio.com.ar · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Argentina

In Argentina, dial 911. From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

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

Safety Profile

Road Safety in Argentina

Argentina has an estimated road traffic death rate of 14 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 46,600,000, that translates to about 6,524 deaths every year — 18 every single day.

Globally it ranks #95 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Americas road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Argentina — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Argentina, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 26.7%.

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Argentina vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Argentina 14 6,524 5,080
Chile 10.5 2,058 1,602
Uruguay 12.9 439 341
Paraguay 22.7 1,566 1,219
Bolivia 15.9 1,972 1,535
Questions

Argentina — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Argentina per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Argentina records an estimated 6,524 road traffic deaths per year — about 18 per day. That is a rate of 14 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Argentina in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Argentina is around 5,080. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Argentina dangerous?
Argentina has a road death rate of 14 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 Americas.
What is the emergency number in Argentina?
In Argentina, dial 911. 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 Argentina come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Argentina by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Argentina drive on?
Argentina drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 130 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Argentina.