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Quick answer: Romania has an estimated 1,279 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 4 a day, 8.6 per 100,000 people (safer than the global average, rank #139 of 195). 0 accident reports from Romania were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112. Traffic drives on the right.

1,279
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
4
Est. Deaths Per Day
1,643 per year
8.6
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#139
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Romania
Romania
About Romania

Romania is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe. It lies on the lower course of the Danube, north of the Balkan Peninsula, and on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. It borders Ukraine to the north and east, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Bulgaria to the south, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast.

Capital
Bucharest
Population
19,053,815 (2022)
Area
238,397 km²
Calling code
+40
Languages
Romanian
Currency
Romanian leu
Continent
Europe
Emergency number
112
Road deaths / 100k
8.6

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

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Romania Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Romania — Recent Report Archive

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

07/10 Romania sees more than one pedestrian killed in road accidents every day in 2025 - Romania Insider www.romania-insider.com · road
05/10 Two dead, 11 rescued after fire on board ship in Black Sea, Romania says - The Straits Times www.straitstimes.com · maritime
02/10 Halálra gázoltak egy 21 éves nőt Csíkdánfalván , a sofőr elhajtott maszol.ro · road
01/10 Persoane rănite în accident - Magazin Sălăjean magazinsalajean.ro · road
01/10 Impact fatal pe calea ferată . O autoutilitară a fost spulberată de tren la Ghidigeni . Patru membri ai aceleiași familii , printre care un copil de 12 ani , au murit ziare.com · road
01/10 Județul CONSTANȚA : DN3 este blocat ! Un autocamion încărcat cu floarea - soarelui s - a răsturnat radioconstanta.ro · road
01/10 UPDATE . FOTO : Șoferul unui autocamion cu floarea - soarelui , dus la spital după ce s - a răsturnat între Negureni și Ion Corvin ziuaconstanta.ro · road
01/10 Trei adulți și un copil au murit după un accident feroviar la Ghidigeni viata-libera.ro · road
01/10 O singură ispravă şi mai multe „ capete de acuzare . Gălăţean reţinut de poliţiştii din Braşov viata-libera.ro · road
30/09 Poliția Română - JUDEȚUL NEAMȚ : TRAFIC ÎNGREUNAT PE DN 15 politiaromana.ro · road
30/09 Accident grav în Hunedoara : microbuz cu nouă persoane , între care cinci copii , lovit de un TIR : trei răniți realitatea.net · road
30/09 Accident grav pe DN 66 , trafic blocat : Un microbuz cu nouă persoane , între care cinci copii , s - a ciocnit cu un TIR ziuaconstanta.ro · road
30/09 SURSE Accident cu tramvaiul , cu o zi înainte să preia Primăria Timișoara : Ruben Lațcău ar fi fost la volanul unei mașini a municipalității stiripesurse.ro · road
30/09 Brăila : Un autoturism a ars în totalitate în urma unui accident rutier ; nu au fost înregistrate victime agerpres.ro · road
30/09 UPDATE VIDEO | Accident în Alba Iulia : Trotinetist rănit , după ce a fost lovit de un autoturism , pe Bulevardul Republicii . Trafic îngreunat ziarulunirea.ro · road
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Romania

In Romania, 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 Romania

Romania has an estimated road traffic death rate of 8.6 per 100,000 people, which is safer than the global average. With a population of roughly 19,100,000, that translates to about 1,643 deaths every year — 4 every single day.

Globally it ranks #139 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 Romania — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Romania, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 15.9%.

Compare

Romania vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Romania 8.6 1,643 1,279
Moldova 9.7 243 189
Bulgaria 8.9 570 443
Serbia 7.2 482 375
Hungary 6.9 662 515
Questions

Romania — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Romania per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Romania records an estimated 1,643 road traffic deaths per year — about 4 per day. That is a rate of 8.6 deaths per 100,000 people, safer than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Romania in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Romania is around 1,279. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Romania dangerous?
Romania has a road death rate of 8.6 per 100,000 population, which is safer than the global average (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 Romania?
In Romania, 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 Romania come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Romania by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Romania drive on?
Romania drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Motorway speed limit: 130 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Romania.
What type of accident is most often reported in Romania?
Road accidents make up 98% of the last 50 reports archived for Romania, followed by maritime (2%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.