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After seven consecutive years (2012-2018) of rising annual car accidents and auto injuries, 2019 was the first year Florida saw a decrease in year-over-year accidents and injuries. In 2020, Florida saw decreases again, but this was during the Covid-19 pandemic. Will the trend continue as things get back to normal?

The national average of auto accident deaths have decreased since 2010. In the state of Florida they've mostly increased. Year over year (except 2013 and 2017) auto accidents in Florida have resulted in more deaths of:

  • Drivers
  • Passengers
  • Motorcyclists
  • Cyclists
  • Pedestrians

Florida Auto Accident Trends

1,100 crashes per day.

60% of auto accidents result in injury - 5% are incapacitating.

26% of auto accidents in Florida are hit and runs!

25% of traffic fatalities were the result of alcohol-impaired driving.

Since 2015, deaths of drivers over the age of 21 are out-pacing those under the age of 21.

62% of the people who were able to walk away from motorcycle accidents with moderate to no injuries wore a helmet.

Traffic Accident Investigations/Locations

  • 41% - Police / Urban areas
  • 28% - Sheriff / Rural areas
  • 31% - FHP / Highways and interstates

Florida Accident Statistics

Year Accidents Injuries Deaths
2000 246,541 231,588 2,999
2001 256,169 234,600 3,013
2002 250,470 229,611 3,143
2003 243,294 221,639 3,179
2004 252,902 227,192 3,257
2005 268,605 233,930 3,533
2006 256,200 214,914 3,365
2007 256,206 212,149 3,221
2008 243,342 199,657 2,983
2009 235,778 197,214 2,563
2010 235,461 195,104 2,444
2011 227,998 181,701 2,403
2012 281,321 191,029 2,430
2013 316,943 210,887 2,402
2014 344,170 225,608 2,494
2015 374,342 243,316 2,939
2016 395,785 254,155 3,176
2017 402,385 254,310 3,116
2018 403,626 255,353 3,135
2019 401,867 254,816 3,185
2020 341,399 212,432 3,332
Source: Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles