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Quick answer: Azerbaijan has an estimated 690 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 2 a day, 8.7 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #138 of 195). 0 accident reports from Azerbaijan were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

690
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
2
Est. Deaths Per Day
887 per year
8.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#138
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
About Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a transcontinental landlocked country at the boundary of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Turkey and Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. Baku is the capital and largest city.

Capital
Baku
Population
10,180,770 (2023)
Area
86,600 km²
Calling code
+994
Languages
Azerbaijani Sign Language, Azerbaijani
Currency
Azerbaijani manat
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
8.7

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

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Azerbaijan Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Azerbaijan — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, 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 Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has an estimated road traffic death rate of 8.7 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 10,200,000, that translates to about 887 deaths every year — 2 every single day.

Globally it ranks #138 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Asia road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Azerbaijan — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Azerbaijan, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 17.7%.

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Azerbaijan vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Azerbaijan 8.7 887 690
Armenia 11.9 333 259
Georgia 15.3 566 440
Iraq 12.6 5,733 4,464
Syria 16.2 3,758 2,926
Questions

Azerbaijan — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Azerbaijan per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Azerbaijan records an estimated 887 road traffic deaths per year — about 2 per day. That is a rate of 8.7 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Azerbaijan in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Azerbaijan is around 690. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Azerbaijan dangerous?
Azerbaijan has a road death rate of 8.7 per 100,000 population, which is safer than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Asia.
What is the emergency number in Azerbaijan?
In Azerbaijan, 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 Azerbaijan come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Azerbaijan by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Azerbaijan drive on?
Azerbaijan drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 110 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Azerbaijan.