Albania road accidents rise 6.2% in first eight months of 2026

road accidents traffic safety INSTAT statistics Tirana Durrës

Data released by the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) shows that road accidents in Albania increased by 6.2% during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Between January and August, a total of 983 accidents were recorded, resulting in 1,378 people being killed or injured.

Tirana and Durrës reported the highest increases. In Tirana, accidents rose by approximately 37%, reaching 369 incidents. Durrës saw a 58% increase, with 98 accidents recorded.

Despite the overall upward trend for the year, August 2026 saw a monthly decline. There were 139 accidents in August, a 12.6% decrease from August 2025. Statistics indicate that 86.3% of August's accidents were caused by driver behavior, such as speeding or ignoring traffic signals. The most high-risk demographic was the 25–34 age group, accounting for 31.7% of accidents, while the most dangerous time period was between 19:00 and 24:00.

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Albanian State Police · Durrës · INSTAT · State Police Directorate · Tirana

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[● 2 SOURCES] Accidents in Durrës increased by approximately 58% to 98 cases. almakos.com · zhurnal.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] Accidents in Tirana rose by approximately 37%, totaling 369 cases. almakos.com · zhurnal.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] Road accidents increased by 6.2% in the first eight months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. almakos.com · zhurnal.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] The number of people killed or injured reached 1,378, a 5.5% increase from 1,306 in the previous year. almakos.com · zhurnal.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] A total of 983 accidents were recorded between January and August 2026. almakos.com · zhurnal.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] In August, road accidents decreased by 12.6% compared to August 2025. almakos.com · zhurnal.mk