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According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA data, Florida recorded 17,131 traffic deaths in 15,959 fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period — 15.4 per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #15 of 50 states (most dangerous first); the US average is 12.3.
Traffic Deaths (5-Yr Total)
Deaths per 100K per Year
State Rank
Florida Traffic Deaths by Year
The Most Dangerous Florida Cities to Drive In
All 122 ranked Florida cities by Road Danger Score (5-year traffic deaths per 100,000 residents, most dangerous first).
| # | City | Danger Score | Deaths (5-Yr) | Deaths per 100K/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City Beach | 100/100 | 32 | 50.4 |
| 2 | Alachua | 99/100 | 18 | 35.7 |
| 3 | Brooksville | 99/100 | 18 | 35.7 |
| 4 | Lake Wales | 99/100 | 28 | 33.3 |
| 5 | Palatka | 99/100 | 18 | 33.3 |
| 6 | Cocoa | 99/100 | 33 | 32.6 |
| 7 | St. Augustine | 98/100 | 24 | 31.1 |
| 8 | Daytona Beach | 98/100 | 108 | 28.0 |
| 9 | New Smyrna Beach | 97/100 | 43 | 27.0 |
| 10 | Panama City | 97/100 | 47 | 25.7 |
| 11 | Orange City | 97/100 | 19 | 25.5 |
| 12 | Florida City | 97/100 | 15 | 24.1 |
| 13 | Fort Lauderdale | 96/100 | 222 | 24.1 |
| 14 | Plant City | 96/100 | 46 | 23.2 |
| 15 | Stuart | 96/100 | 23 | 22.9 |
| 16 | Lighthouse Point | 96/100 | 12 | 22.8 |
| 17 | Fort Myers | 96/100 | 103 | 22.8 |
| 18 | Ocala | 96/100 | 78 | 22.3 |
| 19 | Holly Hill | 95/100 | 14 | 21.5 |
| 20 | Melbourne | 95/100 | 87 | 20.8 |
| 21 | Opa Locka | 95/100 | 17 | 20.6 |
| 22 | Sarasota | 94/100 | 60 | 20.5 |
| 23 | Cocoa Beach | 94/100 | 12 | 20.4 |
| 24 | Ormond Beach | 93/100 | 43 | 19.6 |
| 25 | Miami Shores | 93/100 | 11 | 19.2 |
| 26 | Leesburg | 93/100 | 32 | 19.1 |
| 27 | West Palm Beach | 93/100 | 121 | 19.1 |
| 28 | Miami Gardens | 92/100 | 102 | 18.5 |
| 29 | Fort Pierce | 92/100 | 46 | 18.4 |
| 30 | Groveland | 92/100 | 16 | 18.2 |
| 31 | Titusville | 91/100 | 45 | 18.0 |
| 32 | Davie | 91/100 | 96 | 18.0 |
| 33 | Lakeland | 91/100 | 101 | 17.7 |
| 34 | New Port Richey | 90/100 | 15 | 17.4 |
| 35 | Sanford | 90/100 | 58 | 17.3 |
| 36 | Lake City | 90/100 | 11 | 17.3 |
| 37 | Sebring | 89/100 | 9 | 16.9 |
| 38 | Largo | 89/100 | 69 | 16.7 |
| 39 | South Daytona | 88/100 | 11 | 16.0 |
| 40 | Boca Raton | 87/100 | 79 | 15.7 |
| 41 | Deland | 87/100 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 42 | Tampa | 87/100 | 317 | 15.5 |
| 43 | Edgewater | 85/100 | 18 | 14.9 |
| 44 | Mount Dora | 85/100 | 11 | 14.9 |
| 45 | Miami | 84/100 | 333 | 14.5 |
| 46 | Hollywood | 84/100 | 112 | 14.3 |
| 47 | Orlando | 83/100 | 219 | 14.1 |
| 48 | Riviera Beach | 82/100 | 27 | 13.8 |
| 49 | St. Petersburg | 80/100 | 175 | 13.2 |
| 50 | Gainesville | 80/100 | 97 | 13.2 |
| 51 | Boynton Beach | 79/100 | 53 | 13.0 |
| 52 | Eustis | 79/100 | 14 | 12.9 |
| 53 | Tavares | 79/100 | 14 | 12.8 |
| 54 | Wildwood | 79/100 | 12 | 12.8 |
| 55 | Zephyrhills | 78/100 | 13 | 12.8 |
| 56 | Vero Beach | 77/100 | 11 | 12.5 |
| 57 | Wilton Manors | 77/100 | 8 | 12.4 |
| 58 | Bartow | 77/100 | 13 | 12.4 |
| 59 | Sunrise | 75/100 | 58 | 12.0 |
| 60 | Hallandale Beach | 75/100 | 24 | 12.0 |
| 61 | Palmetto | 74/100 | 8 | 11.7 |
| 62 | North Miami | 73/100 | 34 | 11.6 |
| 63 | Tallahassee | 72/100 | 114 | 11.5 |
| 64 | Delray Beach | 72/100 | 39 | 11.5 |
| 65 | Tarpon Springs | 72/100 | 15 | 11.5 |
| 66 | Bradenton | 72/100 | 33 | 11.5 |
| 67 | Plantation | 71/100 | 55 | 11.2 |
| 68 | Naples | 70/100 | 11 | 11.2 |
| 69 | Lady Lake | 70/100 | 9 | 11.1 |
| 70 | Auburndale | 70/100 | 12 | 11.1 |
| 71 | Milton | 69/100 | 6 | 11.0 |
| 72 | Clearwater | 69/100 | 64 | 10.9 |
| 73 | Lantana | 69/100 | 7 | 10.9 |
| 74 | Casselberry | 69/100 | 17 | 10.9 |
| 75 | Clermont | 68/100 | 26 | 10.8 |
| 76 | Haines City | 68/100 | 22 | 10.7 |
| 77 | Port Orange | 67/100 | 34 | 10.6 |
| 78 | Lauderhill | 67/100 | 38 | 10.5 |
| 79 | Longwood | 67/100 | 9 | 10.4 |
| 80 | Kissimmee | 63/100 | 40 | 9.8 |
| 81 | Hialeah | 63/100 | 114 | 9.7 |
| 82 | Homestead | 63/100 | 39 | 9.7 |
| 83 | Ocoee | 62/100 | 24 | 9.6 |
| 84 | Fort Walton Beach | 61/100 | 10 | 9.5 |
| 85 | Jupiter | 61/100 | 29 | 9.5 |
| 86 | Palm Beach Gardens | 59/100 | 27 | 9.2 |
| 87 | Davenport | 59/100 | 8 | 9.2 |
| 88 | North Miami Beach | 57/100 | 19 | 8.9 |
| 89 | Satellite Beach | 56/100 | 5 | 8.8 |
| 90 | West Melbourne | 56/100 | 13 | 8.7 |
| 91 | Winter Haven | 54/100 | 25 | 8.4 |
| 92 | Maitland | 53/100 | 8 | 8.4 |
| 93 | Crestview | 51/100 | 12 | 8.0 |
| 94 | Altamonte Springs | 51/100 | 18 | 8.0 |
| 95 | Apopka | 50/100 | 24 | 7.9 |
| 96 | Punta Gorda | 49/100 | 8 | 7.7 |
| 97 | Cape Coral | 47/100 | 79 | 7.4 |
| 98 | Miami Beach | 46/100 | 29 | 7.3 |
| 99 | Pensacola | 45/100 | 19 | 7.1 |
| 100 | Coconut Creek | 44/100 | 22 | 7.1 |
| 101 | Miramar | 44/100 | 49 | 7.1 |
| 102 | Cooper City | 41/100 | 12 | 6.5 |
| 103 | Key West | 40/100 | 8 | 6.5 |
| 104 | Palm Bay | 40/100 | 45 | 6.4 |
| 105 | Pembroke Pines | 39/100 | 54 | 6.3 |
| 106 | Temple Terrace | 36/100 | 8 | 5.9 |
| 107 | Port St. Lucie | 35/100 | 76 | 5.9 |
| 108 | Jacksonville Beach | 35/100 | 7 | 5.9 |
| 109 | Venice | 34/100 | 7 | 5.7 |
| 110 | Rockledge | 32/100 | 8 | 5.6 |
| 111 | Hialeah Gardens | 31/100 | 6 | 5.4 |
| 112 | North Port | 29/100 | 25 | 5.3 |
| 113 | St. Cloud | 25/100 | 17 | 4.9 |
| 114 | Coral Springs | 23/100 | 31 | 4.6 |
| 115 | Coral Gables | 22/100 | 11 | 4.5 |
| 116 | Winter Garden | 20/100 | 10 | 4.2 |
| 117 | Winter Springs | 16/100 | 7 | 3.7 |
| 118 | Sebastian | 11/100 | 4 | 2.9 |
| 119 | Oviedo | 11/100 | 6 | 2.9 |
| 120 | Aventura | 7/100 | 4 | 2.1 |
| 121 | Miami Lakes | 7/100 | 3 | 1.9 |
| 122 | Doral | 5/100 | 6 | 1.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many car accidents happen in Florida?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 15,959 fatal car accidents in Florida over the most recent five-year period, killing 17,131 people — an average of 3,426 traffic deaths per year.
How dangerous are Florida roads compared to other states?
Florida averages 15.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, ranking #15 of 50 states (most dangerous first). The US average is 12.3 per 100,000.
What causes fatal car accidents in Florida?
Of Florida's fatal crashes over the most recent five-year period, 20% involved a drinking driver, 10% involved speeding, and 55% happened in dark conditions.
Which Florida city is the most dangerous to drive in?
Among ranked Florida cities, Panama City Beach has the highest Road Danger Score (100/100) at 50.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year.