Albania road accidents increase by 6% in first nine months of 2026

Data from the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) shows that road accidents in Albania increased by 6% during the first nine months of 2026, totaling 1,090 incidents compared to 1,028 during the same period in 2025. The number of people killed or injured rose by 4.6%, reaching 1,508 individuals.

Tirana recorded the highest number of accidents with 401 cases, representing approximately 37% of the national total. Durrës also saw a significant increase, with accidents rising from 67 to 117. In contrast, regions such as Shkodër, Dibër, Berat, and Korçë reported a decrease in accident numbers.

In September 2026 alone, 107 accidents were recorded. INSTAT reports that 90.7% of these incidents were caused by driver behavior. Demographic data indicates that the 0-24 age group is most affected, accounting for 27.1% of all recorded accidents. Most accidents occur between 19:00 and midnight, with Fridays being the most frequent day for incidents.