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Quick answer: Austria has an estimated 326 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 4.6 per 100,000 people (among the safest in the world, rank #172 of 195). 0 accident reports from Austria were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

326
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
419 per year
4.6
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#172
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Austria
Austria
About Austria

Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west.

Capital
Vienna
Population
8,979,894 (2022)
Area
83,879 km²
Calling code
+43
Languages
Austrian Sign Language, German
Currency
Q4916
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
4.6

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

Latest From Austria

Austria Accident News — Last 24 Hours

No Austria-specific reports in the current 24-hour news window. The worldwide feed on the live map refreshes every 15 minutes — check back soon.

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Live traffic cameras in Austria

Public traffic-camera snapshots nearest to the latest geocoded reports on this page, straight from the transport authority. Images refresh on their own schedule (seconds to minutes); a camera is picked by distance and is not necessarily pointed at the incident.

Traffic camera: A09, zwischen Trieben und Treglwang, Blickrichtung St. Michael - Km 91,40
A09, zwischen Trieben und Treglwang, Blickrichtung St. Michael - Km 91,40ASFINAG Austria motorway webcams · 4 km from centre
Traffic camera: A09, zwischen Trieben und Treglwang, Blickrichtung St. Michael - Km 90,35
A09, zwischen Trieben und Treglwang, Blickrichtung St. Michael - Km 90,35ASFINAG Austria motorway webcams · 5 km from centre
Traffic camera: A09, bei Tunnel Wald, Blickrichtung Graz - Km 104,10
A09, bei Tunnel Wald, Blickrichtung Graz - Km 104,10ASFINAG Austria motorway webcams · 10 km from centre
Traffic camera: A09, Rastplatz Kalwang, Blickrichtung Graz - Km 106,17
A09, Rastplatz Kalwang, Blickrichtung Graz - Km 106,17ASFINAG Austria motorway webcams · 12 km from centre
Traffic camera: A09, zwischen Tunnel Rottenmann und Trieben, Blickrichtung Graz - Km 79,97
A09, zwischen Tunnel Rottenmann und Trieben, Blickrichtung Graz - Km 79,97ASFINAG Austria motorway webcams · 14 km from centre
Traffic camera: A09, zwischen Tunnel Rottenmann und Trieben, Blickrichtung Linz - Km 79,97
A09, zwischen Tunnel Rottenmann und Trieben, Blickrichtung Linz - Km 79,97ASFINAG Austria motorway webcams · 14 km from centre

Camera data: ASFINAG (Austrian motorway operator) (all 1,410 cameras). Snapshots are served by the authority and are not stored by this site. Cameras marked Live video play inline; the rest are still images refreshed by the authority.

Archive

Austria — Recent Report Archive

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

29/09 15 - Jähriger bei Verkehrsunfall verletzt steiermark.orf.at · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Austria

In Austria, 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 Austria

Austria has an estimated road traffic death rate of 4.6 per 100,000 people, which is among the safest in the world. With a population of roughly 9,100,000, that translates to about 419 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #172 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 Austria — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Austria, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 60.3%.

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Austria vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Austria 4.6 419 326
Slovenia 4.9 103 80
Czech Republic 5.6 605 471
Croatia 7.7 300 233
Hungary 6.9 662 515
Questions

Austria — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Austria per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Austria records an estimated 419 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 4.6 deaths per 100,000 people, among the safest in the world.
How many people have died in road accidents in Austria in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Austria is around 326. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Austria dangerous?
Austria has a road death rate of 4.6 per 100,000 population, which is among the safest in the world (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 Austria?
In Austria, 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 Austria come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Austria by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Austria drive on?
Austria drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 130 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Austria.
What type of accident is most often reported in Austria?
Road accidents make up 98% of the last 50 reports archived for Austria, followed by aviation (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.