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Quick answer: Bolivia has an estimated 1,535 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 5 a day, 15.9 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #80 of 195). 0 accident reports from Bolivia were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 110 (police) / 118 (fire). Traffic drives on the right.

1,535
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
5
Est. Deaths Per Day
1,972 per year
15.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#80
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Bolivia
Bolivia
About Bolivia

Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in central South America. Its geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north. The country has a diverse environment, including the vast Amazonian plain, the Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, snow-capped peaks, and mountains, encompassing a wide range of climates and biomes across its regions and cities.

Capital
Sucre / La Paz
Population
12,244,159 (2023)
Area
1,098,581 km²
Calling code
+591
Languages
Guarani, Quechua, Aymara, Spanish
Currency
boliviano, Bolivian peso, Bolivian sol, Bolivian scudo
Continent
South America
Emergency number
110 (police) / 118 (fire)
Road deaths / 100k
15.9

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

Latest From Bolivia

Bolivia Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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

Archive

Bolivia — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Bolivia

In Bolivia, dial 110 (police) / 118 (fire). 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 Bolivia

Bolivia has an estimated road traffic death rate of 15.9 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 12,400,000, that translates to about 1,972 deaths every year — 5 every single day.

Globally it ranks #80 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 Bolivia — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Bolivia, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 39.6%.

Compare

Bolivia vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Bolivia 15.9 1,972 1,535
Paraguay 22.7 1,566 1,219
Brazil 15.7 33,975 26,460
Peru 13.9 4,782 3,724
Uruguay 12.9 439 341
Questions

Bolivia — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Bolivia per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Bolivia records an estimated 1,972 road traffic deaths per year — about 5 per day. That is a rate of 15.9 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Bolivia in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Bolivia is around 1,535. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Bolivia dangerous?
Bolivia has a road death rate of 15.9 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 Bolivia?
In Bolivia, dial 110 (police) / 118 (fire). 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 Bolivia come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Bolivia by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Bolivia drive on?
Bolivia drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Bolivia.
What type of accident is most often reported in Bolivia?
Road accidents make up 90% of the last 39 reports archived for Bolivia, followed by industrial (10%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.