🇮🇪 Ireland Road Accidents Today — Live Reports
Quick answer: Ireland has an estimated 119 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 0 a day, 2.9 per 100,000 people (among the safest in the world, rank #185 of 195). 28 accident reports from Ireland were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112 / 999. Traffic drives on the left.
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel.
- Emergency number
- 112 / 999
- Road deaths / 100k
- 2.9
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Ireland Accident News — Last 24 Hours
Ireland — Recent Report Archive
Reports matched to Ireland over recent days, preserved as they were tracked. Dates reflect when reports were published.
Emergency Numbers in Ireland
In Ireland, dial 112 / 999. 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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Road Safety in Ireland
Ireland has an estimated road traffic death rate of 2.9 per 100,000 people, which is among the safest in the world. With a population of roughly 5,300,000, that translates to about 154 deaths every year — 0 every single day.
Globally it ranks #185 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 Ireland — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.
Road Deaths in Ireland, 2000–2019
Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 70.8%.
Ireland vs Nearby Countries
| Country | Rate /100k | Est. deaths / year | Est. 2026 so far |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2.9 | 154 | 119 |
| United Kingdom | 2.9 | 1,963 | 1,528 |
| Netherlands | 3.8 | 676 | 526 |
| Belgium | 4.8 | 562 | 437 |
| Luxembourg | 4.7 | 31 | 24 |