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Quick answer: Malta has an estimated 17 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 0 a day, 4.1 per 100,000 people (among the safest in the world, rank #176 of 195). 0 accident reports from Malta were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the left.

17
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
0
Est. Deaths Per Day
22 per year
4.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#176
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Malta
Malta
About Malta

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago which is 80 km (50 mi) south of Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya. The two official languages are Maltese and English; Maltese is recognised as the national language.

Capital
Valletta
Population
553,214 (2023)
Area
316 km²
Calling code
+356
Languages
Maltese, English
Currency
Q4916
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
4.1

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

Latest From Malta

Malta Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Malta — Recent Report Archive

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

21/09 On this day: Malta became independent after 164 years of British rule, in 1964 - Philenews en.philenews.com · road
14/09 SUNx action and youth through partnerships with IIPT and other Malta to Launch CanadaStrong.travel - Travel Daily News International www.traveldailynews.com · road
21/08 Man seriously injured as motorbike crashes into parked car - The Malta Independent independent.com.mt · road
16/08 Four rescued after boat capsizes near St Paul Islands - The Malta Independent independent.com.mt · maritime
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Malta

In Malta, dial 112. 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 Malta

Malta has an estimated road traffic death rate of 4.1 per 100,000 people, which is among the safest in the world. With a population of roughly 530,000, that translates to about 22 deaths every year — 0 every single day.

Globally it ranks #176 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 Malta — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Malta, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 1.5%.

Compare

Malta vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Malta 4.1 22 17
Tunisia 22.3 2,788 2,171
Italy 5.2 3,063 2,385
Greece 8.2 853 664
Albania 11.7 328 255
Questions

Malta — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Malta per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Malta records an estimated 22 road traffic deaths per year — about 0 per day. That is a rate of 4.1 deaths per 100,000 people, among the safest in the world.
How many people have died in road accidents in Malta in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Malta is around 17. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Malta dangerous?
Malta has a road death rate of 4.1 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 Europe.
What is the emergency number in Malta?
In Malta, dial 112. 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 Malta come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Malta by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Malta drive on?
Malta drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.05 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Malta.
What type of accident is most often reported in Malta?
Road accidents make up 75% of the last 4 reports archived for Malta, followed by maritime (25%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.