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Quick answer: Bahamas has an estimated 44 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 0 a day, 13.8 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #97 of 195). 0 accident reports from Bahamas were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911. Traffic drives on the left.

44
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
0
Est. Deaths Per Day
57 per year
13.8
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#97
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Bahamas
Bahamas
About Bahamas

The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an archipelagic country in the Caribbean located within the Lucayan Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The country comprises 700 islands, and more than 2,500 cays in the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Cuba and north-west of the island of Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands, southeast of the US state of Florida and east of the Florida Keys. The capital and largest city is Nassau on the island of New Providence.

Capital
Nassau
Population
399,440 (2023)
Area
13,878 km²
Calling code
+1242
Languages
English
Currency
Bahamian dollar
Continent
North America
Emergency number
911
Road deaths / 100k
13.8

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

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Bahamas Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Bahamas — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Bahamas

In Bahamas, dial 911. 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 Bahamas

Bahamas has an estimated road traffic death rate of 13.8 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 410,000, that translates to about 57 deaths every year — 0 every single day.

Globally it ranks #97 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 Bahamas — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Bahamas, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 61.7%.

Compare

Bahamas vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Bahamas 13.8 57 44
Cuba 8.5 952 741
Jamaica 17.1 479 373
Haiti 18.5 2,165 1,686
Dominican Republic 64.6 7,300 5,685
Questions

Bahamas — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Bahamas per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Bahamas records an estimated 57 road traffic deaths per year — about 0 per day. That is a rate of 13.8 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Bahamas in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Bahamas is around 44. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Bahamas dangerous?
Bahamas has a road death rate of 13.8 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 Bahamas?
In Bahamas, 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 Bahamas come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Bahamas by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Bahamas drive on?
Bahamas drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.08 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Bahamas.
What type of accident is most often reported in Bahamas?
Aviation accidents make up 97% of the last 31 reports archived for Bahamas, followed by road (3%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.