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Quick answer: Turkmenistan has an estimated 633 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 2 a day, 12.5 per 100,000 people (close to the global average, rank #111 of 195). 0 accident reports from Turkmenistan were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 02 (police) / 03 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

633
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
2
Est. Deaths Per Day
813 per year
12.5
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#111
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
About Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city.

Capital
Ashgabat
Population
6,117,933 (2021)
Area
491,210 km²
Calling code
+993
Languages
Turkmen
Currency
Turkmenistan new manat
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
02 (police) / 03 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
12.5

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

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Turkmenistan — Recent Report Archive

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

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Emergency Numbers in Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan, dial 02 (police) / 03 (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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Road Safety in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has an estimated road traffic death rate of 12.5 per 100,000 people, which is close to the global average. With a population of roughly 6,500,000, that translates to about 813 deaths every year — 2 every single day.

Globally it ranks #111 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 Turkmenistan — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Turkmenistan, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 14.1%.

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Turkmenistan vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Turkmenistan 12.5 813 633
Uzbekistan 10.5 3,696 2,878
Iran 21.7 19,356 15,074
Afghanistan 15.1 6,372 4,962
Tajikistan 12.3 1,242 967
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Turkmenistan — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Turkmenistan per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Turkmenistan records an estimated 813 road traffic deaths per year — about 2 per day. That is a rate of 12.5 deaths per 100,000 people, close to the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Turkmenistan in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Turkmenistan is around 633. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Turkmenistan dangerous?
Turkmenistan has a road death rate of 12.5 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 Turkmenistan?
In Turkmenistan, dial 02 (police) / 03 (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 Turkmenistan come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Turkmenistan by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Turkmenistan drive on?
Turkmenistan drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.03 g/dL. Full rules: driving laws in Turkmenistan.