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Quick answer: Tonga has an estimated 14 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 0 a day, 16.8 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #74 of 195). 0 accident reports from Tonga were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 911 (police) / 933 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the left.

14
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
0
Est. Deaths Per Day
18 per year
16.8
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#74
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Tonga
Tonga
About Tonga

Tonga, officially known as the Kingdom of Tonga, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania. The country has 171 islands, of which 45 are inhabited. Its total surface area is about 750 km2 (290 sq mi), scattered over 700,000 km2 (270,000 sq mi) in the southern Pacific Ocean.

Capital
Nukuʻalofa
Population
105,697 (2020)
Area
749 km²
Calling code
+676
Languages
English, Tongan
Currency
Tongan paʻanga
Continent
Oceania
Emergency number
911 (police) / 933 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
16.8

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

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Tonga Accident News — Last 24 Hours

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Tonga — Recent Report Archive

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

25/09 Tonga denies walking out on Netanyahu at UN, says delegate remained seated - Kaniva Tonga News kanivatonga.co.nz · road
17/09 Another whale-watching boat mishap reported in Tonga - rnz.co.nz www.rnz.co.nz · maritime
17/09 Another whale-watching boat mishap reported in Tonga - RNZ www.rnz.co.nz · maritime
12/09 Catholic priest jailed after ignoring passenger’s warning to slow down before fatal Tonga crash - kanivatonga.co.nz kanivatonga.co.nz · road
12/09 More road crashes in Tonga as car hits tree, overturns with occupant trapped inside - kanivatonga.co.nz kanivatonga.co.nz · road
12/09 More road crashes in Tonga as car hits tree, overturns with occupant trapped inside - Kaniva Tonga News kanivatonga.co.nz · road
12/09 Catholic priest jailed after ignoring passenger’s warning to slow down before fatal Tonga crash - Kaniva Tonga News kanivatonga.co.nz · road
12/09 More road crashes in Tonga as car slams into tree, occupants reportedly rushed to hospital - Kaniva Tonga News kanivatonga.co.nz · road
12/09 More road crashes in Tonga as car slams into tree, occupants reportedly rushed to hospital - kanivatonga.co.nz kanivatonga.co.nz · road
25/08 Passengers rescued after unlicensed whale - watching boat capsizes near Malinoa matangitonga.to · maritime
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Tonga

In Tonga, dial 911 (police) / 933 (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 Tonga

Tonga has an estimated road traffic death rate of 16.8 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 107,000, that translates to about 18 deaths every year — 0 every single day.

Globally it ranks #74 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Oceania road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Tonga — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Tonga, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 87.4%.

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Tonga vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Tonga 16.8 18 14
Fiji 9.6 90 70
Samoa 7.9 17 13
Tuvalu 7.7 1 0
Vanuatu 13.8 46 35
Questions

Tonga — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Tonga per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Tonga records an estimated 18 road traffic deaths per year — about 0 per day. That is a rate of 16.8 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Tonga in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Tonga is around 14. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Tonga dangerous?
Tonga has a road death rate of 16.8 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 Oceania.
What is the emergency number in Tonga?
In Tonga, dial 911 (police) / 933 (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 Tonga come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Tonga by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Tonga drive on?
Tonga drives on the left. The general drink-driving limit is 0.08 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Tonga.
What type of accident is most often reported in Tonga?
Road accidents make up 70% of the last 10 reports archived for Tonga, followed by maritime (30%). Counts reflect news coverage, not official statistics.