🇮🇶 Iraq Road Accidents Today — Live Reports
Quick answer: Iraq has an estimated 4,464 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 16 a day, 12.6 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #110 of 195). 1 accident report from Iraq was tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911 (Baghdad) / 112 (mobile). Traffic drives on the right.
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, historically known in the west as Mesopotamia, is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometres (169,235 sq mi) and has a population of over 46 million, making it the 58th largest country by area and the 31st most populous in the world.
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Population
- 38,274,618 (2017)
- Area
- 437,072 km²
- Calling code
- +964
- Languages
- Kurdish language, Arabic
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar
- Continent
- Asia
- Emergency number
- 911 (Baghdad) / 112 (mobile)
- Road deaths / 100k
- 12.6
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11
Iraq Accident News — Last 24 Hours
River flood outlook for Iraq
2 of 2 monitored gauges are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigris Baghdad | 213 | 204 | 7,515 (+3590%) | 2026-11-11 | Significant |
| Euphrates Nasiriyah | 381 | 322 | 7,378 (+2192%) | 2026-11-11 | Significant |
Iraq — Recent Report Archive
Reports matched to Iraq over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.
Emergency Numbers in Iraq
In Iraq, dial 911 (Baghdad) / 112 (mobile). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.
Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.
Iraq on this site
- Driving laws in Iraq — speed limits, alcohol limit, driving side
- Emergency numbers for every country · all of Asia
- Accidents today worldwide · yesterday's digest · global rankings
Road Safety in Iraq
Iraq has an estimated road traffic death rate of 12.6 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 45,500,000, that translates to about 5,733 deaths every year — 16 every single day.
Globally it ranks #110 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 Iraq — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.
Road Deaths in Iraq, 2000–2019
Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 20.3%.