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Quick answer: Brazil has an estimated 26,460 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 93 a day, 15.7 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #82 of 195). 73 accident reports from Brazil were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

26,460
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
93
Est. Deaths Per Day
33,975 per year
15.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#82
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Brazil
Brazil
About Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 214 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília.

Capital
Brasília
Population
214,211,951 (2026)
Area
8,515,767 km²
Calling code
+55
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Brazilian real
Continent
South America
Emergency number
190 (police) / 192 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
15.7

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

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River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
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Archive

Brazil — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Brazil

In Brazil, dial 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance). 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 Brazil

Brazil has an estimated road traffic death rate of 15.7 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 216,400,000, that translates to about 33,975 deaths every year — 93 every single day.

Globally it ranks #82 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 Brazil — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Brazil, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 15.1%.

Compare

Brazil vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Brazil 15.7 33,975 26,460
Paraguay 22.7 1,566 1,219
Bolivia 15.9 1,972 1,535
Suriname 14.2 88 68
Uruguay 12.9 439 341
Questions

Brazil — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Brazil per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Brazil records an estimated 33,975 road traffic deaths per year — about 93 per day. That is a rate of 15.7 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Brazil in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Brazil is around 26,460. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Brazil dangerous?
Brazil has a road death rate of 15.7 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 Brazil?
In Brazil, dial 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance). 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 Brazil come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Brazil by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Brazil drive on?
Brazil 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 Brazil.
What type of accident is most often reported in Brazil?
Road accidents make up 98% of the last 50 reports archived for Brazil, followed by aviation (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.