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Quick answer: Cambodia has an estimated 2,250 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 8 a day, 17.1 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #71 of 195). 0 accident reports from Cambodia were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 117 (police) / 119 (fire). Traffic drives on the right.

2,250
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
8
Est. Deaths Per Day
2,890 per year
17.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#71
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Cambodia
Cambodia
About Cambodia

Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to the east, and has a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand in the southwest. It spans an area of about 181,035 km2 (69,898 sq mi), dominated by a low-lying plain and the confluence of the Mekong river and Tonlé Sap, Southeast Asia's largest lake.

Capital
Phnom Penh
Population
17,423,880 (2023)
Area
181,035 km²
Calling code
+855
Languages
Khmer
Currency
riel
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
117 (police) / 119 (fire)
Road deaths / 100k
17.1

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

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Cambodia Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Cambodia

None of the 1 monitored gauge is forecast above 1.5× recent flow in the next 31 days. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Mekong Phnom Penh27,79645,08128,248 (-37%)2026-10-12Low flow
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Cambodia

In Cambodia, dial 117 (police) / 119 (fire). 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 Cambodia

Cambodia has an estimated road traffic death rate of 17.1 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 16,900,000, that translates to about 2,890 deaths every year — 8 every single day.

Globally it ranks #71 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 Cambodia — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Cambodia, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 7.1%.

Compare

Cambodia vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Cambodia 17.1 2,890 2,250
Vietnam 17.7 17,505 13,633
Thailand 25.4 18,237 14,203
Laos 16.7 1,269 988
Malaysia 22.5 7,718 6,010
Questions

Cambodia — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Cambodia per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Cambodia records an estimated 2,890 road traffic deaths per year — about 8 per day. That is a rate of 17.1 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Cambodia in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Cambodia is around 2,250. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Cambodia dangerous?
Cambodia has a road death rate of 17.1 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 Asia.
What is the emergency number in Cambodia?
In Cambodia, dial 117 (police) / 119 (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 Cambodia come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Cambodia by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Cambodia drive on?
Cambodia drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Cambodia.