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Quick answer: Sudan has an estimated 9,627 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 34 a day, 25.7 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #30 of 195). 0 accident reports from Sudan were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 999. Traffic drives on the right.

9,627
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
34
Est. Deaths Per Day
12,362 per year
25.7
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#30
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Sudan
Sudan
About Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south. Sudan has a population of 51.8 million people as of 2025 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area.

Capital
Khartoum
Population
48,945,000 (2025)
Area
1,840,687 km²
Calling code
+249
Languages
Arabic, English
Currency
Sudanese pound
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
999
Road deaths / 100k
25.7

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

Latest From Sudan

Sudan Accident News — Last 24 Hours

No Sudan-specific reports in the current 24-hour news window. The worldwide feed on the live map refreshes every 15 minutes — check back soon.

Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Sudan

None of the 1 monitored gauge is forecast above 1.5× recent flow in the next 31 days. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Nile Khartoum9,39611,5609,246 (-20%)2026-10-12Normal
Archive

Sudan — Recent Report Archive

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

16/09 63 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan - thefinancialexpress.com.bd thefinancialexpress.com.bd · industrial
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Sudan

In Sudan, dial 999. 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 Sudan

Sudan has an estimated road traffic death rate of 25.7 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 48,100,000, that translates to about 12,362 deaths every year — 34 every single day.

Globally it ranks #30 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Sudan — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Sudan, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 4.5%.

Compare

Sudan vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Sudan 25.7 12,362 9,627
South Sudan 33.9 3,763 2,930
Eritrea 25.3 936 728
Ethiopia 26.7 33,776 26,305
Central African Republic 33.6 1,915 1,491
Questions

Sudan — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Sudan per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Sudan records an estimated 12,362 road traffic deaths per year — about 34 per day. That is a rate of 25.7 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Sudan in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Sudan is around 9,627. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Sudan dangerous?
Sudan has a road death rate of 25.7 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in Sudan?
In Sudan, dial 999. 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 Sudan come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Sudan by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Sudan drive on?
Sudan drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance). Full rules: driving laws in Sudan.
What type of accident is most often reported in Sudan?
Industrial accidents make up 62% of the last 21 reports archived for Sudan, followed by road (19%) and rail (19%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.