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Quick answer: Israel has an estimated 294 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 3.9 per 100,000 people (among the safest in the world, rank #177 of 195). 3 accident reports from Israel were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 100 (police) / 101 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

294
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
378 per year
3.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#177
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Israel
Israel
About Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea.

Capital
Jerusalem
Population
9,840,000 (2023)
Area
20,770 km²
Calling code
+972
Languages
Hebrew
Currency
new shekel
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
100 (police) / 101 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
3.9

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

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Israel — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Israel

In Israel, dial 100 (police) / 101 (ambulance). 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 Israel

Israel has an estimated road traffic death rate of 3.9 per 100,000 people, which is among the safest in the world. With a population of roughly 9,700,000, that translates to about 378 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #177 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 Israel — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Israel, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 56.4%.

Compare

Israel vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Israel 3.9 378 294
Palestine 10.3 556 433
Jordan 13.5 1,526 1,188
Lebanon 18.1 996 775
Cyprus 5.1 66 51
Questions

Israel — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Israel per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Israel records an estimated 378 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 3.9 deaths per 100,000 people, among the safest in the world.
How many people have died in road accidents in Israel in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Israel is around 294. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Israel dangerous?
Israel has a road death rate of 3.9 per 100,000 population, which is among the safest in the world (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 Israel?
In Israel, dial 100 (police) / 101 (ambulance). 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 Israel come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Israel by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Israel drive on?
Israel drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.02 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 110 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Israel.
What type of accident is most often reported in Israel?
Road accidents make up 54% of the last 50 reports archived for Israel, followed by aviation (46%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.