Road Traffic Deaths Today
Live global road accident counter
Road Deaths Today
2,866~1 death every 24 seconds
Road Deaths This Year
58,594~1.35 million annually
Injured This Year
1,294,520~20-50 million annually
Leading Cause (Age 5-29)
st cause of death
Global Economic Cost
trillion USD/year
Young Adults (15-29)
% of all road deaths
Death Rate by Region (per 100,000)
Deaths by Road User Type (%)
Understanding Road Traffic Deaths
Road traffic deaths represent a major global public health crisis claiming 1.35 million lives annually. With 3,700 deaths every day, road accidents are the leading cause of death for people aged 5-29 and cost countries an average of 3% of GDP.
Also known as traffic fatalities, road accidents, and vehicle deaths, this metric is closely related to road safety infrastructure, vehicle standards, and driver behavior.
Our road death counter tracks multiple dimensions including deaths per region, user type breakdown, age distribution, and economic impact of road crashes.
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How We Calculate Road Traffic Deaths
Our live counters use verified data from World Health Organization (WHO), converted to real-time estimates using linear interpolation. All calculations are transparent and documented.
Data Sources: World Health Organization (WHO), Global Status Report on Road Safety, IRTAD, national traffic agencies
Data compiled by: CreatorMeter Research Team
Sources verified: 2026-01-14