🇨🇩 DR Congo Road Accidents Today — Live Reports
Quick answer: DR Congo has an estimated 26,849 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 94 a day, 33.7 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #4 of 195). 0 accident reports from DR Congo were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112 (mobile). Traffic drives on the right.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), also known as the DR Congo, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, and formerly named Zaire, is a country in Central Africa. By land area, it is the second-largest country in Africa and the eleventh-largest in the world. With a population of about 124 million people, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the fourth-most populous country in Africa and the most populous Francophone country in the world.
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Population
- 105,789,731 (2023)
- Area
- 2,344,858 km²
- Calling code
- +243
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- Congolese franc
- Continent
- Africa
- Emergency number
- 112 (mobile)
- Road deaths / 100k
- 33.7
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DR Congo Accident News — Last 24 Hours
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River flood outlook for DR Congo
1 of 1 monitored gauges is forecast to run at least 1.5× their recent flow in the next 31 days — flooded roads, washed-out bridges and rail closures follow such peaks. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →
| River · gauge | Now (m³/s) | 30-day median | Forecast peak | Peak date | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congo Kinshasa | 18,922 | 18,071 | 34,913 (+93%) | 2026-11-11 | Elevated |
DR Congo — Recent Report Archive
Reports matched to DR Congo over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.
Emergency Numbers in DR Congo
In DR Congo, dial 112 (mobile). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.
Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.
DR Congo on this site
- Driving laws in DR Congo — speed limits, alcohol limit, driving side
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Road Safety in DR Congo
DR Congo has an estimated road traffic death rate of 33.7 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 102,300,000, that translates to about 34,475 deaths every year — 94 every single day.
Globally it ranks #4 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in DR Congo — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.
Road Deaths in DR Congo, 2000–2019
Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 11.8%.