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Quick answer: Liberia has an estimated 1,131 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 4 a day, 26.9 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #26 of 195). 0 accident reports from Liberia were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911. Traffic drives on the right.

1,131
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
4
Est. Deaths Per Day
1,453 per year
26.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#26
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Liberia
Liberia
About Liberia

Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to its northwest, Guinea to its north, Ivory Coast to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southwest. It has a population of around 5.5 million and covers an area of 43,000 square miles (111,369 km2).

Capital
Monrovia
Population
5,214,030 (2021)
Area
111,369 km²
Calling code
+231
Languages
English
Currency
Liberian dollar, United States dollar
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
911
Road deaths / 100k
26.9

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

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Liberia Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Liberia — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Liberia

In Liberia, dial 911. 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 Liberia

Liberia has an estimated road traffic death rate of 26.9 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 5,400,000, that translates to about 1,453 deaths every year — 4 every single day.

Globally it ranks #26 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Liberia — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Liberia, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 7.7%.

Compare

Liberia vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Liberia 26.9 1,453 1,131
Sierra Leone 29.9 2,631 2,049
Guinea 28.2 4,004 3,118
Ivory Coast 22.9 6,618 5,154
Guinea-Bissau 27.5 605 471
Questions

Liberia — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Liberia per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Liberia records an estimated 1,453 road traffic deaths per year — about 4 per day. That is a rate of 26.9 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Liberia in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Liberia is around 1,131. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Liberia dangerous?
Liberia has a road death rate of 26.9 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 Africa.
What is the emergency number in Liberia?
In Liberia, dial 911. 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 Liberia come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Liberia by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Liberia drive on?
Liberia drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Liberia.