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Quick answer: Syria has an estimated 2,926 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 10 a day, 16.2 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #79 of 195). 0 accident reports from Syria were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 112 (police) / 110 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

2,926
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
10
Est. Deaths Per Day
3,758 per year
16.2
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#79
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Syria
Syria
About Syria

Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north and northwest, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. It is a republic under a provisional government and comprises 14 governorates.

Capital
Damascus
Population
23,865,423 (2024)
Area
185,180 km²
Calling code
+963
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Syrian pound
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
112 (police) / 110 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
16.2

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

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Syria Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Syria — Recent Report Archive

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

Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Syria

In Syria, dial 112 (police) / 110 (ambulance). 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 Syria

Syria has an estimated road traffic death rate of 16.2 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 23,200,000, that translates to about 3,758 deaths every year — 10 every single day.

Globally it ranks #79 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 Syria — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Syria, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 23.5%.

Compare

Syria vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Syria 16.2 3,758 2,926
Lebanon 18.1 996 775
Iraq 12.6 5,733 4,464
Palestine 10.3 556 433
Cyprus 5.1 66 51
Questions

Syria — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Syria per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Syria records an estimated 3,758 road traffic deaths per year — about 10 per day. That is a rate of 16.2 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Syria in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Syria is around 2,926. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Syria dangerous?
Syria has a road death rate of 16.2 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 Syria?
In Syria, dial 112 (police) / 110 (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 Syria come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Syria by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Syria drive on?
Syria drives on the right. Motorway speed limit: 110 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Syria.
What type of accident is most often reported in Syria?
Road accidents make up 96% of the last 24 reports archived for Syria, followed by aviation (4%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.