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Quick answer: Nepal has an estimated 3,826 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 13 a day, 15.9 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #80 of 195). 0 accident reports from Nepal were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 100 (police) / 102 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the left.

3,826
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
13
Est. Deaths Per Day
4,913 per year
15.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#80
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Nepal
Nepal
About Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim.

Capital
Kathmandu
Population
29,164,578 (2021)
Area
147,181 km²
Calling code
+977
Languages
Nepali
Currency
Nepalese rupee
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
100 (police) / 102 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
15.9

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

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Nepal Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Nepal — Recent Report Archive

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

02/10 Nepal News | Nepal First Online News Portal nepalnews.com · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Nepal

In Nepal, dial 100 (police) / 102 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

Safety Profile

Road Safety in Nepal

Nepal has an estimated road traffic death rate of 15.9 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 30,900,000, that translates to about 4,913 deaths every year — 13 every single day.

Globally it ranks #80 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 Nepal — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Nepal, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 5.6%.

Compare

Nepal vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Nepal 15.9 4,913 3,826
Bhutan 12.8 101 78
Bangladesh 15.3 26,194 20,400
India 15.6 222,862 173,567
Myanmar 19.3 10,538 8,207
Questions

Nepal — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Nepal per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Nepal records an estimated 4,913 road traffic deaths per year — about 13 per day. That is a rate of 15.9 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Nepal in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Nepal is around 3,826. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Nepal dangerous?
Nepal has a road death rate of 15.9 per 100,000 population, which is close to 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 Nepal?
In Nepal, dial 100 (police) / 102 (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 Nepal come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Nepal by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Nepal drive on?
Nepal drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Full rules: driving laws in Nepal.
What type of accident is most often reported in Nepal?
Road accidents make up 98% of the last 50 reports archived for Nepal, followed by aviation (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.