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Quick answer: Hungary has an estimated 515 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 2 a day, 6.9 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #154 of 195). 0 accident reports from Hungary were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

515
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
2
Est. Deaths Per Day
662 per year
6.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#154
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Hungary
Hungary
About Hungary

Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning much of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia and Slovenia to the southwest, and Austria to the west. Hungary lies within the Danube River's drainage basin and is dominated by great lowland plains.

Capital
Budapest
Population
9,489,000 (2025)
Area
93,011 km²
Calling code
+36
Languages
Hungarian
Currency
forint
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
6.9

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Hungary Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Hungary

None of the 1 monitored gauge is forecast above 1.5× recent flow in the next 31 days. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Danube Budapest1,0061,3511,344 (+0%)2026-11-09Normal
Archive

Hungary — Recent Report Archive

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

16/08 Hungary bus crash kills 12, injures 10 others www.manilatimes.net · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Hungary

In Hungary, dial 112. From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

Safety Profile

Road Safety in Hungary

Hungary has an estimated road traffic death rate of 6.9 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 9,600,000, that translates to about 662 deaths every year — 2 every single day.

Globally it ranks #154 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 Hungary — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Hungary, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 43.7%.

Compare

Hungary vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Hungary 6.9 662 515
Slovakia 5.7 308 239
Slovenia 4.9 103 80
Austria 4.6 419 326
Serbia 7.2 482 375
Questions

Hungary — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Hungary per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Hungary records an estimated 662 road traffic deaths per year — about 2 per day. That is a rate of 6.9 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Hungary in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Hungary is around 515. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Hungary dangerous?
Hungary has a road death rate of 6.9 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 Hungary?
In Hungary, 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 Hungary come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Hungary by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Hungary drive on?
Hungary drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 130 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Hungary.