Grim road statistics: 2 dead and 33 injured in 24 hours

12.07.2026 | Accidents

The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming increase in road accidents. A total of 233 people have lost their lives since the beginning of 2026, which is 25 more compared to the same period in 2025.

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Serious Road Accidents: Current Data from the Ministry of Interior

The past 24 hours have proven to be extremely difficult for road safety in the country. According to data from the Ministry of Interior, two people died and 33 others were injured in a total of 26 accidents.

The statistics are definitive – attention on the road is a matter of survival.

The Situation in Sofia and the Country

In the capital alone, 12 minor and one serious accident were registered, in which one person was injured. The statistics for the month are also alarming:

Comparative Analysis for 2026

Data from the beginning of the year to date shows a negative trend. In a total of 3,282 road accidents, 233 people have died and 4,071 have been injured. A comparison with 2025 shows an increase of 25 more fatalities for the same period in 2026.