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Quick answer: Cuba has an estimated 741 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 3 a day, 8.5 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #141 of 195). 0 accident reports from Cuba were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 106 (police) / 104 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

741
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
3
Est. Deaths Per Day
952 per year
8.5
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#141
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Cuba
Cuba
About Cuba

Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets, and cays. Situated at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean, Cuba is located east of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of both Florida and the Bahamas, west of Hispaniola, and north of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Capital
Havana
Population
10,985,974 (2023)
Area
109,884 km²
Calling code
+53
Languages
Spanish
Currency
convertible peso, Cuban peso
Continent
North America
Emergency number
106 (police) / 104 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
8.5

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

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Cuba Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Archive

Cuba — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Cuba

In Cuba, dial 106 (police) / 104 (ambulance). 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 Cuba

Cuba has an estimated road traffic death rate of 8.5 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 11,200,000, that translates to about 952 deaths every year — 3 every single day.

Globally it ranks #141 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 Cuba — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Cuba, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 39%.

Compare

Cuba vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Cuba 8.5 952 741
Jamaica 17.1 479 373
Bahamas 13.8 57 44
Haiti 18.5 2,165 1,686
Dominican Republic 64.6 7,300 5,685
Questions

Cuba — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Cuba per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Cuba records an estimated 952 road traffic deaths per year — about 3 per day. That is a rate of 8.5 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Cuba in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Cuba is around 741. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Cuba dangerous?
Cuba has a road death rate of 8.5 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 Americas.
What is the emergency number in Cuba?
In Cuba, dial 106 (police) / 104 (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 Cuba come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Cuba by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Cuba drive on?
Cuba drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 100 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Cuba.
What type of accident is most often reported in Cuba?
Road accidents make up 82% of the last 11 reports archived for Cuba, followed by aviation (18%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.