Grim road statistics: 196 deaths since the beginning of the year

17.06.2026 | Bulgaria

The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming rise in road accidents. 27 people lost their lives in the past month alone, and the total death toll since the beginning of the year is on the rise.

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Alarming road safety data in Bulgaria

The past 24 hours have proven to be extremely difficult on Bulgarian roads. According to data from the Ministry of Interior, two people died and 37 others sustained injuries of varying severity in 30 road accidents.

Statistics show that since the beginning of the year, 196 people have died and 3,364 have been injured in 2,705 accidents.

Analysis of the situation since the beginning of the month

The situation in Sofia

In the capital, the situation remains dynamic. A total of 30 accidents were registered – 25 minor and 5 serious. Fortunately, there were no fatalities in Sofia, but five people were hospitalized with injuries.

Comparative analysis

The comparison with the previous year, 2025, is particularly worrying. During the same period then, the death toll was 169, which means an increase of 27 more deaths in the current year. Experts are calling for increased caution and adherence to traffic rules in order to limit this grim statistic.