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Quick answer: Greece has an estimated 664 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 2 a day, 8.2 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #142 of 195). 0 accident reports from Greece were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

664
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
2
Est. Deaths Per Day
853 per year
8.2
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#142
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Greece
Greece
About Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It occupies the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, with a population of around 10 million. With nine regions and thousands of islands, it has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean.

Capital
Athens
Population
10,566,531 (2022)
Area
131,957 km²
Calling code
+30
Languages
Greek
Currency
Q4916
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
8.2

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

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Greece Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Greece — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Greece

In Greece, 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 Greece

Greece has an estimated road traffic death rate of 8.2 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 10,400,000, that translates to about 853 deaths every year — 2 every single day.

Globally it ranks #142 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 Greece — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Greece, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 53.8%.

Compare

Greece vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Greece 8.2 853 664
Albania 11.7 328 255
North Macedonia 6.4 134 104
Montenegro 10.6 66 51
Bulgaria 8.9 570 443
Questions

Greece — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Greece per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Greece records an estimated 853 road traffic deaths per year — about 2 per day. That is a rate of 8.2 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Greece in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Greece is around 664. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Greece dangerous?
Greece has a road death rate of 8.2 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 Greece?
In Greece, 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 Greece come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Greece by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Greece drive on?
Greece 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 Greece.
What type of accident is most often reported in Greece?
Road accidents make up 94% of the last 50 reports archived for Greece, followed by industrial (6%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.