Most Dangerous Countries to Drive in Europe
Ranked by WHO-estimated road deaths per 100,000 people, these are the European countries where driving carries the most risk. Most are in the east and south-east of the continent, where rural two-lane roads, older vehicles and weaker enforcement combine.
Quick answer: Bosnia and Herzegovina has the highest road death rate in Europe at 14.6 per 100,000 people, followed by Ukraine (13), Albania (11.7), Russia (10.9), Montenegro (10.6). Most road deaths in these countries happen on rural roads.
| # | Country | Rate /100k | Est. deaths / year | Est. 2026 so far | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 14.6 | 467 | 363 | |
| 2 | Ukraine | 13 | 4,771 | 3,715 | |
| 3 | Albania | 11.7 | 328 | 255 | |
| 4 | Russia | 10.9 | 15,740 | 12,258 | |
| 5 | Montenegro | 10.6 | 66 | 51 | |
| 6 | Moldova | 9.7 | 243 | 189 | |
| 7 | Bulgaria | 8.9 | 570 | 443 | |
| 8 | Romania | 8.6 | 1,643 | 1,279 | |
| 9 | Greece | 8.2 | 853 | 664 | |
| 10 | Belarus | 7.8 | 718 | 559 | |
| 11 | Croatia | 7.7 | 300 | 233 | |
| 12 | Latvia | 7.4 | 141 | 109 | |
| 13 | Poland | 7.4 | 2,723 | 2,120 | |
| 14 | Serbia | 7.2 | 482 | 375 | |
| 15 | Hungary | 6.9 | 662 | 515 | |
| 16 | Portugal | 6.8 | 694 | 540 | |
| 17 | Lithuania | 6.5 | 182 | 141 | |
| 18 | North Macedonia | 6.4 | 134 | 104 | |
| 19 | Slovakia | 5.7 | 308 | 239 | |
| 20 | Czech Republic | 5.6 | 605 | 471 | |
| 21 | Andorra | 5.5 | 4 | 3 | |
| 22 | Italy | 5.2 | 3,063 | 2,385 | |
| 23 | Cyprus | 5.1 | 66 | 51 | |
| 24 | France | 5 | 3,410 | 2,655 | |
| 25 | Slovenia | 4.9 | 103 | 80 | |
| 26 | Belgium | 4.8 | 562 | 437 | |
| 27 | Luxembourg | 4.7 | 31 | 24 | |
| 28 | Austria | 4.6 | 419 | 326 | |
| 29 | Estonia | 4.4 | 62 | 48 | |
| 30 | Malta | 4.1 | 22 | 17 | |
| 31 | Finland | 3.9 | 218 | 169 | |
| 32 | Netherlands | 3.8 | 676 | 526 | |
| 33 | Germany | 3.7 | 3,127 | 2,435 | |
| 34 | Spain | 3.7 | 1,758 | 1,369 | |
| 35 | Denmark | 3.1 | 183 | 142 | |
| 36 | San Marino | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 37 | Ireland | 2.9 | 154 | 119 | |
| 38 | United Kingdom | 2.9 | 1,963 | 1,528 | |
| 39 | Liechtenstein | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 40 | Switzerland | 2.6 | 229 | 178 | |
| 41 | Monaco | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 42 | Sweden | 2.2 | 233 | 181 | |
| 43 | Norway | 2.1 | 116 | 90 | |
| 44 | Iceland | 2 | 8 | 6 |
Speed limits, drink-drive limits and driving side for every country in this table: driving in Europe, rules by country. UK drivers: the UK drink-drive limit explained.
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