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Quick answer: Croatia has an estimated 233 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 7.7 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #147 of 195). 0 accident reports from Croatia were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

233
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
300 per year
7.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#147
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Croatia
Croatia
About Croatia

Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west. The Croatian archipelago contains over 1,000 islands and islets, the largest overseas territory on the Adriatic Sea.

Capital
Zagreb
Population
3,871,833 (2021)
Area
56,594 km²
Calling code
+385
Languages
Croatian
Currency
Q4916
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
7.7

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

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Croatia Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Croatia — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Croatia

In Croatia, dial 112. 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 Croatia

Croatia has an estimated road traffic death rate of 7.7 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 3,900,000, that translates to about 300 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #147 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Europe road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Croatia — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Croatia, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 44.4%.

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Croatia vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Croatia 7.7 300 233
Slovenia 4.9 103 80
Bosnia and Herzegovina 14.6 467 363
San Marino 3 1 0
Austria 4.6 419 326
Questions

Croatia — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Croatia per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Croatia records an estimated 300 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 7.7 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Croatia in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Croatia is around 233. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Croatia dangerous?
Croatia has a road death rate of 7.7 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 Europe.
What is the emergency number in Croatia?
In Croatia, dial 112. 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 Croatia come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Croatia by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Croatia drive on?
Croatia drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 130 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Croatia.
What type of accident is most often reported in Croatia?
Road accidents make up 98% of the last 50 reports archived for Croatia, followed by rail (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.