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🇮🇳 India Road Accidents Today — Live Reports
Quick answer: India has an estimated 173,567 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 610 a day, 15.6 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #83 of 195). 56 accident reports from India were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the left.
173,567
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
610
Est. Deaths Per Day
222,862 per year
15.6
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#83
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h
Centered on India
About India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and the largest by population. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Population
- 1,326,093,247 (2020)
- Area
- 3,287,263 km²
- Calling code
- +91
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Currency
- Indian rupee
- Continent
- Asia
- Emergency number
- 112
- Road deaths / 100k
- 15.6
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-10
Latest From India
India Accident News — Last 24 Hours
32 min ago
'Father will handle everything': Eyewitness recalls Mini Cooper driver's reaction after crash killed 3 in Kerala | India News - Hindustan Times
www.hindustantimes.com
56 min ago
Ludhiana: Two injured in car-bus collision - The Tribune
www.tribuneindia.com
1 hr ago
Hyderabad: Car hits road divider, catches fire; No one injured - Telangana Today
telanganatoday.com
1 hr ago
‘My father will handle everything’: Kerala teen’s remark after Mini-Cooper crash kills 3 students - The Tribune
www.tribuneindia.com
2 hr ago
'Speeding at 120kmph': CCTV shows 'drunk' teen's Mini Cooper crashing into scooter near Kochi airport; 3 - The Times of India
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2 hr ago
"Driver said his father will handle everything": Eyewitness recounts Kochi Mini-Cooper crash that killed 3 students - ANI News
www.aninews.in
3 hr ago
Speeding car crashes, flips on Dwarka Expressway, driver rescued by locals - India Today
www.indiatoday.in
3 hr ago
Kerala: 3 Killed After Being Hit By Speeding Mini Cooper; ‘Father Will Handle’ Says 19-Yr-Old Driver - Times Now
www.timesnownews.com
4 hr ago
Two killed in separate road accidents in Bengaluru - The New Indian Express
www.newindianexpress.com
4 hr ago
Two youths killed as bike crashes into lorry on Maduravoyal bypass - DT Next
www.dtnext.in
4 hr ago
Three Die in Kerala After Drunk Driver Hits Scooter - Ratopati
english.ratopati.com
8 hr ago
Two die as scooter crashes into tree near Marathahalli in Bengaluru - Deccan Herald
www.deccanherald.com
Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook
River flood outlook for India
None of the 5 monitored gauges are 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 · gauge | Now (m³/s) | 30-day median | Forecast peak | Peak date | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamuna Delhi | 395 | 555 | 392 (-29%) | 2026-10-12 | Normal |
| Ganges Farakka | 31,260 | 46,344 | 29,647 (-36%) | 2026-10-12 | Low flow |
| Brahmaputra Guwahati | 9,839 | 14,654 | 9,396 (-36%) | 2026-10-12 | Low flow |
| Ganges Patna | 23,280 | 36,223 | 21,978 (-39%) | 2026-10-12 | Low flow |
| Godavari Rajahmundry | 2,332 | 6,052 | 2,074 (-66%) | 2026-10-12 | Low flow |
Archive
India — Recent Report Archive
Reports matched to India over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.
12/10
'Father will handle everything': Eyewitness recalls Mini Cooper driver's reaction after crash killed 3 in Kerala | India News - Hindustan Times
www.hindustantimes.com · road
12/10
Ludhiana: Two injured in car-bus collision - The Tribune
www.tribuneindia.com · road
12/10
Hyderabad: Car hits road divider, catches fire; No one injured - Telangana Today
telanganatoday.com · road
12/10
‘My father will handle everything’: Kerala teen’s remark after Mini-Cooper crash kills 3 students - The Tribune
www.tribuneindia.com · road
12/10
'Speeding at 120kmph': CCTV shows 'drunk' teen's Mini Cooper crashing into scooter near Kochi airport; 3 - The Times of India
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · road
12/10
Speeding car crashes, flips on Dwarka Expressway, driver rescued by locals - India Today
www.indiatoday.in · road
12/10
Two killed in separate road accidents in Bengaluru - The New Indian Express
www.newindianexpress.com · road
12/10
Two youths killed as bike crashes into lorry on Maduravoyal bypass - DT Next
www.dtnext.in · road
11/10
US Market Crash: Selloffs In Chip Stocks Pushed Nasdaq & Nasdaq 100 Down 400-600 Pts; DJIA, S&P 500 Fall Too - Goodreturns
www.goodreturns.in · road
11/10
Dad will handle it: Kerala teen's remark after Mini Cooper crash kills 3 students - India Today
www.indiatoday.in · road
11/10
Two killed following gas exposure at ESL Steel plant in Jharkhand - The Hindu
www.thehindu.com · road
12/10
"Driver said his father will handle everything": Eyewitness recounts Kochi Mini-Cooper crash that killed 3 students - ANI News
www.aninews.in · road
12/10
Kerala: 3 Killed After Being Hit By Speeding Mini Cooper; ‘Father Will Handle’ Says 19-Yr-Old Driver - Times Now
www.timesnownews.com · road
12/10
Three Die in Kerala After Drunk Driver Hits Scooter - Ratopati
english.ratopati.com · road
Emergency
Emergency Numbers in India
In India, 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 India
India has an estimated road traffic death rate of 15.6 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 1,428,600,000, that translates to about 222,862 deaths every year — 610 every single day.
Globally it ranks #83 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Asia road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in India — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.
Two-Decade Trend
Road Deaths in India, 2000–2019
Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 7%.
Compare
India vs Nearby Countries
| Country | Rate /100k | Est. deaths / year | Est. 2026 so far |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 15.6 | 222,862 | 173,567 |
| Nepal | 15.9 | 4,913 | 3,826 |
| Bangladesh | 15.3 | 26,194 | 20,400 |
| Bhutan | 12.8 | 101 | 78 |
| Sri Lanka | 12.5 | 2,738 | 2,132 |
Questions
India — FAQ
How many road accidents happen in India per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, India records an estimated 222,862 road traffic deaths per year — about 610 per day. That is a rate of 15.6 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in India in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for India is around 173,567. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in India dangerous?
India has a road death rate of 15.6 per 100,000 population, which is close to the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Asia.
What is the emergency number in India?
In India, 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 India come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to India by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does India drive on?
India drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.03 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in India.
What type of accident is most often reported in India?
Road accidents make up 90% of the last 50 reports archived for India, followed by aviation (8%) and rail (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.