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Florida Car Accident Statistics (2026)
Published November 10, 2026 by VictimAid.com, the research and consumer information site of the Law Offices of Jason Turchin. Reviewed by attorney Jason Turchin. Part of the VictimAid.com Injury Data Center.
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 brings together Florida’s official crash data from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the University of Florida’s Signal4 Analytics. It covers crashes, deaths and injuries statewide and by county, with a focus on hit-and-runs, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists and South Florida.
2,991
Traffic deaths in Florida in 2025 (preliminary)
25%
Of Florida crashes are hit-and-runs
48%
Of deaths are pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
Key Florida car accident statistics
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that Florida recorded 367,755 traffic crashes, 2,991 deaths and 238,979 injuries in 2025, about 1,008 crashes and 8 deaths every day, according to preliminary FLHSMV data.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that one in four Florida crashes is a hit-and-run: 92,763 of 367,755 crashes in 2025 (25%), leaving 191 people dead and 19,565 injured. In Miami-Dade County, the share was 31% in 2025 and 32% so far in 2026, the highest of the South Florida counties.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists made up 48% of Florida traffic deaths in 2025 (1,450 of 2,991), even though crashes involving them were only 8% of all crashes.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that unbelted drivers and passengers in Florida crashes died at 48 times the rate of occupants wearing a lap and shoulder belt in 2024.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that motorcycles make up 3.6% of Florida’s registered cars, pickups and motorcycles, but motorcyclists accounted for 20% of 2025 traffic deaths.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that serious injuries to Florida bicyclists reached 986 in 2025, the most in any year since at least 2018 and up 33% from 2021, while serious injuries on Florida roads overall fell 22%.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that weekends account for 33% of Florida traffic deaths but only 22% of crashes, and Saturday is the deadliest day of the week.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that distracted driving deaths rose to 305 in 2025, up from 277 in 2024, even as total traffic deaths declined.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that, according to FDOT, Florida traffic deaths have fallen 21% from their 2021 peak of 3,741 to 2,950 in 2025, and the death rate per 100 million miles driven dropped to 1.17, the lowest since at least 2018.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that Miami-Dade County had the most traffic deaths in Florida in 2025 (273) and the most pedestrian deaths (81), followed by Broward County with 214 deaths.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that among Florida counties with at least 60 traffic deaths from 2023 to 2025, Levy, Hernando and Marion counties had the highest death rates per mile driven.
- The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that drug-confirmed traffic deaths in Florida rose 12% in 2024 to 365, while alcohol-confirmed deaths fell to 323.
Florida crashes, deaths and injuries by year
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that Florida recorded 367,755 traffic crashes, 2,991 deaths and 238,979 injuries in 2025, about 1,008 crashes and 8 deaths every day, according to preliminary FLHSMV data.
| Year | Crashes | Deaths | Injuries | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 397,620 | 3,553 | 252,169 | FLHSMV Crash Facts |
| 2023 | 395,175 | 3,375 | 252,285 | FLHSMV Crash Facts |
| 2024 | 381,423 | 3,098 | 246,426 | FLHSMV Crash Facts |
| 2025 (preliminary) | 367,755 | 2,991 | 238,979 | FLHSMV Crash Dashboard |
| 2026, Jan. 1 to Nov. 5 (preliminary) | 300,014 | 2,085 | 192,723 | FLHSMV Crash Dashboard |
Crashes are reportable (“codable”) crashes under section 316.066, Florida Statutes. Preliminary figures change as late reports arrive.
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that, according to FDOT, Florida traffic deaths have fallen 21% from their 2021 peak of 3,741 to 2,950 in 2025, and the death rate per 100 million miles driven dropped to 1.17, the lowest since at least 2018.
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3,192
3,344
3,741
3,544
3,393
3,123
2,950
20182019202020212022202320242025
| Year | Traffic deaths | Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,136 | 1.41 |
| 2019 | 3,192 | 1.41 |
| 2020 | 3,344 | 1.61 |
| 2021 | 3,741 | 1.72 |
| 2022 | 3,544 | 1.56 |
| 2023 | 3,393 | 1.42 |
| 2024 | 3,123 | 1.26 |
| 2025 | 2,950 | 1.17 |
Source: FDOT, Number and Rate of Fatalities, public roads, 2018 to 2025 (Signal4 Analytics data from 2022 on).
Who is killed on Florida roads
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists made up 48% of Florida traffic deaths in 2025 (1,450 of 2,991), even though crashes involving them were only 8% of all crashes. The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that motorcycles make up 3.6% of Florida’s registered cars, pickups and motorcycles, but motorcyclists accounted for 20% of 2025 traffic deaths.
Pedestrians
639
Motorcyclists
591
Bicyclists
220
All other drivers and passengers
1,541
| Road user | Crashes | Share of crashes | Deaths | Share of deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedestrians | 10,798 | 2.9% | 639 | 21% |
| Motorcyclists | 8,945 | 2.4% | 591 | 20% |
| Bicyclists | 9,937 | 2.7% | 220 | 7% |
| All crashes | 367,755 | 100% | 2,991 | 100% |
Source: FLHSMV Crash Dashboard, 2025, preliminary as of November 7, 2026.
Hit-and-run crashes in Florida
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that one in four Florida crashes is a hit-and-run: 92,763 of 367,755 crashes in 2025 (25%), leaving 191 people dead and 19,565 injured. In Miami-Dade County, the share was 31% in 2025 and 32% so far in 2026, the highest of the South Florida counties.
| Area and year | All crashes | Hit-and-run crashes | Share | Hit-and-run deaths | Hit-and-run injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, 2025 | 367,755 | 92,763 | 25% | 191 | 19,565 |
| Florida, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 300,014 | 75,728 | 25% | 158 | 14,578 |
| Broward, 2025 | 37,134 | 11,398 | 31% | 23 | 2,420 |
| Broward, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 30,256 | 9,247 | 31% | 20 | 1,814 |
| Miami-Dade, 2025 | 56,090 | 17,613 | 31% | 25 | 2,978 |
| Miami-Dade, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 44,837 | 14,490 | 32% | 24 | 2,324 |
| Palm Beach, 2025 | 25,596 | 6,694 | 26% | 8 | 1,581 |
| Palm Beach, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 20,710 | 5,390 | 26% | 11 | 1,243 |
Source: FLHSMV Crash Dashboard, preliminary as of November 7, 2026. In 2024, FLHSMV’s final count was 97,999 hit-and-run crashes and 242 deaths.
Seat belts and motorcycle helmets
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that unbelted drivers and passengers in Florida crashes died at 48 times the rate of occupants wearing a lap and shoulder belt in 2024. In 2024, 630 unbelted vehicle occupants were killed in Florida crashes. Among motorcycle drivers in crashes that year, 41% (4,729) were not wearing a helmet.
Distracted, impaired and aggressive driving
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that distracted driving deaths rose to 305 in 2025, up from 277 in 2024, even as total traffic deaths declined. The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that drug-confirmed traffic deaths in Florida rose 12% in 2024 to 365, while alcohol-confirmed deaths fell to 323.
Lane departures
1,245
Intersections
918
Pedestrians and bicyclists
860
Impaired driving
750
Aging road users (65+)
683
Motorcyclists and scooter riders
619
Unbelted occupants
593
Speeding and aggressive driving
399
Distracted driving
305
Commercial motor vehicles
303
| Factor | 2023 deaths | 2024 deaths | 2025 deaths (preliminary) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane departures | 1,433 | 1,271 | 1,245 |
| Intersections | 1,018 | 982 | 918 |
| Pedestrians and bicyclists | 1,034 | 895 | 860 |
| Impaired driving | 958 | 904 | 750 |
| Aging road users (65+) | 753 | 694 | 683 |
| Motorcyclists and scooter riders | 652 | 631 | 619 |
| Unbelted occupants | 691 | 630 | 593 |
| Speeding and aggressive driving | 445 | 445 | 399 |
| Distracted driving | 297 | 277 | 305 |
| Commercial motor vehicles | 332 | 304 | 303 |
| Teen drivers | 326 | 290 | 255 |
| Drowsy or ill driving | 53 | 65 | 59 |
| Work zones | 73 | 62 | 59 |
Source: Signal4 Analytics, Florida Traffic Safety Report, emphasis areas from Florida’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Categories overlap, so one death can count in more than one row.
When crashes turn deadly
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that weekends account for 33% of Florida traffic deaths but only 22% of crashes, and Saturday is the deadliest day of the week.
| Day | Crashes, 2025 | Deaths, 2025 | Deaths per 1,000 crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 102,307 | 378 | 3.7 |
| Tuesday | 106,380 | 370 | 3.5 |
| Wednesday | 107,183 | 404 | 3.8 |
| Thursday | 105,698 | 394 | 3.7 |
| Friday | 113,127 | 462 | 4.1 |
| Saturday | 82,254 | 504 | 6.1 |
| Sunday | 68,479 | 472 | 6.9 |
Source: Signal4 Analytics, 2025 preliminary. Signal4 counts all crash reports, including short-form reports, so its crash totals are higher than FLHSMV’s reportable-crash totals.
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that serious injuries to Florida bicyclists reached 986 in 2025, the most in any year since at least 2018 and up 33% from 2021, while serious injuries on Florida roads overall fell 22%. Bicycle crashes reported to FLHSMV rose 28% from 7,301 in 2022 to 9,325 in 2024. In 2024, pedestrians were 22% of Florida traffic deaths but were involved in only 2.8% of crashes.
| Year | Pedestrian deaths | Pedestrian serious injuries | Bicyclist deaths | Bicyclist serious injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 730 | 1,560 | 156 | 843 |
| 2019 | 748 | 1,554 | 157 | 781 |
| 2020 | 723 | 1,300 | 170 | 758 |
| 2021 | 843 | 1,461 | 196 | 741 |
| 2022 | 783 | 1,394 | 214 | 818 |
| 2023 | 775 | 1,425 | 222 | 817 |
| 2024 | 683 | 1,365 | 196 | 939 |
| 2025 | 617 | 1,295 | 203 | 986 |
Source: FDOT, Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities and Serious Injuries, 2018 to 2025.
South Florida car accident statistics
Preliminary FLHSMV dashboard figures for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties:
| County and year | Crashes | Deaths | Injuries | Pedestrian deaths | Motorcyclist deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward, 2025 | 37,134 | 232 | 22,505 | 56 | 54 |
| Broward, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 30,256 | 165 | 17,502 | 51 | 28 |
| Miami-Dade, 2025 | 56,090 | 276 | 26,687 | 84 | 60 |
| Miami-Dade, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 44,837 | 182 | 20,919 | 48 | 36 |
| Palm Beach, 2025 | 25,596 | 163 | 16,134 | 32 | 20 |
| Palm Beach, 2026 (Jan. 1 to Nov. 5) | 20,710 | 114 | 12,725 | 25 | 19 |
Florida car accident statistics by county
The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that Miami-Dade County had the most traffic deaths in Florida in 2025 (273) and the most pedestrian deaths (81), followed by Broward County with 214 deaths. The VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026 found that among Florida counties with at least 60 traffic deaths from 2023 to 2025, Levy, Hernando and Marion counties had the highest death rates per mile driven.
| County (2025) | Deaths | Rate per 100M miles | Serious injuries | Pedestrian deaths | Deaths vs. 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 273 | 1.24 | 1,135 | 81 | -81 |
| Broward | 214 | 1.15 | 1,154 | 54 | -65 |
| Palm Beach | 161 | 1.05 | 677 | 31 | -54 |
| Monroe | 13 | 1.17 | 142 | 3 | -7 |
| Orange | 168 | 0.97 | 775 | 45 | -49 |
| Hillsborough | 172 | 1.03 | 806 | 51 | -99 |
| Duval | 170 | 1.33 | 432 | 38 | -22 |
| Pinellas | 95 | 1.00 | 629 | 29 | -63 |
| Lee | 109 | 1.17 | 439 | 13 | -6 |
| Polk | 102 | 1.12 | 352 | 16 | -78 |
Highest traffic death rates per mile driven, 2023 to 2025
| County | Deaths, 2023 to 2025 | Average deaths per 100M vehicle miles |
|---|---|---|
| Levy | 62 | 2.74 |
| Hernando | 140 | 2.01 |
| Marion | 296 | 1.93 |
| Putnam | 61 | 1.76 |
| Lake | 208 | 1.64 |
| Pasco | 288 | 1.59 |
| Columbia | 78 | 1.58 |
| Escambia | 186 | 1.57 |
| Volusia | 322 | 1.53 |
| Highlands | 60 | 1.52 |
Source: FDOT county tables, 2018 to 2025. Rates are the average of each year’s deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, for the 39 counties with at least 60 deaths over the three years. Rates per mile driven account for traffic volume, so they compare risk better than raw totals.
Methodology
VictimAid.com compiled this report from four official sources. Statewide totals for 2022 to 2024 come from the FLHSMV Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2024, which counts reportable crashes under section 316.066, Florida Statutes. Figures for 2025 and 2026 come from the FLHSMV Crash Dashboard and are preliminary as of November 7, 2026. County rates and the 2018 to 2025 trend come from FDOT tables, which use the Signal4 Analytics database for recent years. Day-of-week and contributing-factor figures come from Signal4 Analytics. Each agency closes its data on a different date, so totals for the same year can differ slightly between sources; each table names its source. Registration figures are active registrations as of October 12, 2026.
Sources
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Crash Dashboard, flhsmv.gov, data as of November 7, 2026.
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2024.
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Current Registrations by Vehicle Type, October 12, 2026.
- Florida Department of Transportation, Number and Rate of Fatalities and Serious Injuries; Pedestrian, Bicyclist and Motorcycle Fatalities and Serious Injuries, 2018 to 2025.
- Signal4 Analytics, University of Florida, Florida Traffic Safety Report, data through July 3, 2026.
How to cite this research
VictimAid.com Florida Crash Report 2026, VictimAid.com / Law Offices of Jason Turchin, November 10, 2026. https://www.victimaid.com/statistics/florida-car-accident-statistics/You may quote, chart or republish these figures with attribution and a link to this page. Reporters can request the underlying aggregated data or attorney commentary at jst@jasonturchin.com.
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