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Quick answer: Lebanon has an estimated 775 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 3 a day, 18.1 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #67 of 195). 0 accident reports from Lebanon were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112 (police) / 140 (Red Cross). Traffic drives on the right.

775
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
3
Est. Deaths Per Day
996 per year
18.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#67
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Lebanon
Lebanon
About Lebanon

Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance from the coastline. Lebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi).

Capital
Beirut
Population
5,261,372 (2021)
Area
10,452 km²
Calling code
+961
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Lebanese pound
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
112 (police) / 140 (Red Cross)
Road deaths / 100k
18.1

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

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Lebanon Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Lebanon — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Lebanon

In Lebanon, dial 112 (police) / 140 (Red Cross). 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 Lebanon

Lebanon has an estimated road traffic death rate of 18.1 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 5,500,000, that translates to about 996 deaths every year — 3 every single day.

Globally it ranks #67 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 Lebanon — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Lebanon, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 13%.

Compare

Lebanon vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Lebanon 18.1 996 775
Palestine 10.3 556 433
Cyprus 5.1 66 51
Syria 16.2 3,758 2,926
Israel 3.9 378 294
Questions

Lebanon — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Lebanon per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Lebanon records an estimated 996 road traffic deaths per year — about 3 per day. That is a rate of 18.1 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Lebanon in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Lebanon is around 775. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Lebanon dangerous?
Lebanon has a road death rate of 18.1 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than 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 Lebanon?
In Lebanon, dial 112 (police) / 140 (Red Cross). 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 Lebanon come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Lebanon by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Lebanon drive on?
Lebanon drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 100 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Lebanon.