 List of nuclear and radiation accidents by death toll

The list of nuclear and radiation accidents by death toll includes several high-profile incidents, each varying in terms of the number of fatalities caused, either directly from the event or through long-term health effects. Here are some of the most significant nuclear and radiation accidents categorized by their estimated death toll: 1. **Chernobyl Disaster (1986, Ukraine)** - The Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster is widely regarded as the worst nuclear accident in history.