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Quick answer: Finland has an estimated 169 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 3.9 per 100,000 people (among the safest in the world, rank #177 of 195). 0 accident reports from Finland were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

169
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
218 per year
3.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#177
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Finland
Finland
About Finland

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki.

Capital
Helsinki
Population
5,652,881 (2025)
Area
338,478 km²
Calling code
+358
Languages
Swedish, Finnish
Currency
Q4916
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
3.9

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

Latest From Finland

Finland Accident News — Last 24 Hours

No Finland-specific reports in the current 24-hour news window. The worldwide feed on the live map refreshes every 15 minutes — check back soon.

Official DOT feeds · live snapshots

Live traffic cameras in Finland

Public traffic-camera snapshots nearest to the latest geocoded reports on this page, straight from the transport authority. Images refresh on their own schedule (seconds to minutes); a camera is picked by distance and is not necessarily pointed at the incident.

Traffic camera: mt610 Jyväskylä Vaaruvuori
mt610 Jyväskylä VaaruvuoriFintraffic weather cameras (Finland) · 4 km from centre
Traffic camera: vt9 Jyväskylä Korpilahti
vt9 Jyväskylä KorpilahtiFintraffic weather cameras (Finland) · 15 km from centre
Traffic camera: vt4 Joutsa Leivonmäki
vt4 Joutsa LeivonmäkiFintraffic weather cameras (Finland) · 22 km from centre
Traffic camera: vt9 Jämsä Himos
vt9 Jämsä HimosFintraffic weather cameras (Finland) · 22 km from centre
Traffic camera: vt9 Muurame
vt9 MuurameFintraffic weather cameras (Finland) · 24 km from centre
Traffic camera: vt4 Joutsa Tammilahti
vt4 Joutsa TammilahtiFintraffic weather cameras (Finland) · 24 km from centre

Camera data: Fintraffic / Digitraffic (CC BY 4.0) (all 813 cameras). Snapshots are served by the authority and are not stored by this site. Cameras marked Live video play inline; the rest are still images refreshed by the authority.

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Finland — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Finland

In Finland, 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 Finland

Finland has an estimated road traffic death rate of 3.9 per 100,000 people, which is among the safest in the world. With a population of roughly 5,600,000, that translates to about 218 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #177 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 Finland — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Finland, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 49.8%.

Compare

Finland vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Finland 3.9 218 169
Estonia 4.4 62 48
Sweden 2.2 233 181
Latvia 7.4 141 109
Lithuania 6.5 182 141
Questions

Finland — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Finland per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Finland records an estimated 218 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 3.9 deaths per 100,000 people, among the safest in the world.
How many people have died in road accidents in Finland in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Finland is around 169. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Finland dangerous?
Finland has a road death rate of 3.9 per 100,000 population, which is among the safest in the world (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 Finland?
In Finland, 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 Finland come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Finland by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Finland drive on?
Finland drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Finland.