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Quick answer: Oman has an estimated 383 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 1 a day, 10.7 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #126 of 195). 2 accident reports from Oman were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 9999. Traffic drives on the right.

383
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
1
Est. Deaths Per Day
492 per year
10.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#126
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Oman
Oman
About Oman

Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country in the southeastern Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and maritime borders with Iran and Pakistan. Its coastline extends along the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast.

Capital
Muscat
Population
4,829,480 (2018)
Area
309,500 km²
Calling code
+968
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Omani rial
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
9999
Road deaths / 100k
10.7

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

Latest From Oman

Oman Accident News — Last 24 Hours

5 hr ago Oman Had Previously Banned the FlyDubai Attacker From Flying - WSJ www.wsj.com
23 hr ago Breaking: 22 sailors rescued in Ras Al Khaimah; commercial vessel targeted in the Gulf of Oman - صوت الإمارات www.voiceofemirates.com
Archive

Oman — Recent Report Archive

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

12/10 Oman Had Previously Banned the FlyDubai Attacker From Flying - WSJ www.wsj.com · road
11/10 Breaking: 22 sailors rescued in Ras Al Khaimah; commercial vessel targeted in the Gulf of Oman - صوت الإمارات www.voiceofemirates.com · maritime
05/10 FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns - Religion News Service religionnews.com · aviation
05/10 Flydubai co-pilot had interest in accessing extremist websites, was barred from aviation sector, says Oman - Firstpost www.firstpost.com · road
05/10 Oman grounded him, UAE hired him, Israel missed him: How Flydubai attack nearly became catastrophe - Ynetnews www.ynetnews.com · road
04/10 FlyDubai attack: Oman wasn't consulted on attacker pilot Hamam - The Economic Times m.economictimes.com · road
03/10 Flydubai co-pilot from Oman, attacked captain Smit Machchhar with crash axe - tribuneindia.com www.tribuneindia.com · road
03/10 Exclusive | FlyDubai Attacker Had Been Banned From Flying by Oman for Radical Views - wsj.com www.wsj.com · road
03/10 Suspect in flydubai attack was barred from flying in Oman: Reports - CNA www.channelnewsasia.com · road
03/10 Flydubai co-pilot from Oman, attacked captain Smit Machchhar with crash axe - The Tribune www.tribuneindia.com · road
03/10 Flydubai terrorist named as Hamam al-Hammami; was banned from flying by Oman for suspected extremism - The Times of Israel www.timesofisrael.com · road
03/10 UAE: Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Extremist From Oman - Newser www.newser.com · aviation
03/10 FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns - apnews.com apnews.com · aviation
03/10 Co-pilot on Flydubai flight was banned from flying by Oman for holding extremist views - Modern Ghana www.modernghana.com · aviation
03/10 flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Cockpit Axe After Oman Air Grounded Him Over Extremism - Simple Flying simpleflying.com · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Oman

In Oman, dial 9999. 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 Oman

Oman has an estimated road traffic death rate of 10.7 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 4,600,000, that translates to about 492 deaths every year — 1 every single day.

Globally it ranks #126 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 Oman — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Oman, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 45.6%.

Compare

Oman vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Oman 10.7 492 383
United Arab Emirates 6.6 627 488
Qatar 5.3 143 111
Bahrain 7.5 113 88
Yemen 19.4 6,674 5,197
Questions

Oman — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Oman per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Oman records an estimated 492 road traffic deaths per year — about 1 per day. That is a rate of 10.7 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Oman in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Oman is around 383. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Oman dangerous?
Oman has a road death rate of 10.7 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 Oman?
In Oman, dial 9999. 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 Oman come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Oman by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Oman drive on?
Oman drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 120 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Oman.
What type of accident is most often reported in Oman?
Road accidents make up 64% of the last 39 reports archived for Oman, followed by aviation (31%) and maritime (3%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.