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Quick answer: Philippines has an estimated 10,140 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 36 a day, 11.1 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #123 of 195). 16 accident reports from Philippines were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911. Traffic drives on the right.

10,140
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
36
Est. Deaths Per Day
13,020 per year
11.1
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#123
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Philippines
Philippines
About Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions.

Capital
Manila
Population
112,729,484 (2024)
Area
343,448 km²
Calling code
+63
Languages
Taglish, Filipino, English
Currency
Philippine peso
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
911
Road deaths / 100k
11.1

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

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Philippines — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Philippines

In Philippines, 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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Road Safety in Philippines

Philippines has an estimated road traffic death rate of 11.1 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 117,300,000, that translates to about 13,020 deaths every year — 36 every single day.

Globally it ranks #123 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 Philippines — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Philippines, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 20.2%.

Compare

Philippines vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Philippines 11.1 13,020 10,140
Taiwan 12.1 2,892 2,252
Brunei 3.6 16 12
Vietnam 17.7 17,505 13,633
Palau 22.2 4 3
Questions

Philippines — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Philippines per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Philippines records an estimated 13,020 road traffic deaths per year — about 36 per day. That is a rate of 11.1 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Philippines in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Philippines is around 10,140. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Philippines dangerous?
Philippines has a road death rate of 11.1 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 Philippines?
In Philippines, 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 Philippines come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Philippines by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Philippines drive on?
Philippines 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 Philippines.
What type of accident is most often reported in Philippines?
Road accidents make up 98% of the last 50 reports archived for Philippines, followed by maritime (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.