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Quick answer: Bahrain has an estimated 88 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 0 a day, 7.5 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #149 of 195). 0 accident reports from Bahrain were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 999. Traffic drives on the right.

88
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
0
Est. Deaths Per Day
113 per year
7.5
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#149
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Bahrain
Bahrain
About Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in the eastern part of Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway.

Capital
Manama
Population
1,569,666 (2023)
Area
787 km²
Calling code
+973
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Bahraini dinar
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
999
Road deaths / 100k
7.5

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

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Bahrain Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Bahrain — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Bahrain

In Bahrain, dial 999. 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 Bahrain

Bahrain has an estimated road traffic death rate of 7.5 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 1,500,000, that translates to about 113 deaths every year — 0 every single day.

Globally it ranks #149 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 Bahrain — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Bahrain, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 64.5%.

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Bahrain vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Bahrain 7.5 113 88
Qatar 5.3 143 111
United Arab Emirates 6.6 627 488
Kuwait 10.7 460 358
Saudi Arabia 13.2 4,871 3,793
Questions

Bahrain — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Bahrain per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Bahrain records an estimated 113 road traffic deaths per year — about 0 per day. That is a rate of 7.5 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Bahrain in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Bahrain is around 88. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Bahrain dangerous?
Bahrain has a road death rate of 7.5 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 Bahrain?
In Bahrain, dial 999. 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 Bahrain come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Bahrain by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Bahrain drive on?
Bahrain drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 100 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Bahrain.