Quick answer
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System data, Miami, FL recorded 333 traffic deaths in 321 fatal crashes from 2020 to 2024 — 14.5 deaths per 100,000 residents per year vs the US average of 12.3. Its Road Danger Score of 84/100 means a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 84% of ranked US cities (#45 of 122 in Florida, most dangerous first).
Road Danger Score
Traffic Deaths per 100K
Fatal Crashes 2020–2024
How Dangerous Are the Roads in Miami, Florida?
Miami has a Road Danger Score of 84/100 (High Road Danger). Over the five years from 2020 to 2024, federal crash data recorded 321 fatal motor-vehicle crashes in the city, killing 333 people — 14.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, above the national average of 12.3.
Miami ranks #45 out of 122 ranked cities in Florida and #338 out of 2,153 nationally for road danger (most dangerous first). The score is a percentile: a higher traffic-fatality rate than about 84% of ranked US cities.
The most distinctive factor in Miami's fatal crashes: pedestrian or cyclist involved — 46% of fatal crashes, versus 23% nationally.
Traffic deaths in Miami fell 1% comparing 2020–2021 with 2023–2024.
What’s Behind Miami’s Fatal Crashes (2020–2024)
Share of the city’s 321 fatal crashes where each factor was recorded. Factors overlap, so shares don’t sum to 100%.
| Crash Factor | Fatal Crashes | Miami | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking driver involved | 34 | 10.6% | 25.9% |
| Speeding involved | 16 | 5.0% | 28.2% |
| Pedestrian or cyclist involved | 149 | 46.4% | 22.5% |
| Dark / nighttime conditions | 198 | 61.7% | 49.8% |
Miami Traffic Deaths by Year
Annual traffic fatalities in Miami, Florida from NHTSA FARS. Single-year swings are normal in smaller cities; the Road Danger Score uses the full 5-year window.
| Year | Traffic Deaths |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2020 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fatal car accidents happen in Miami, Florida?
According to NHTSA FARS data, Miami recorded 321 fatal car accidents between 2020 and 2024, resulting in 333 traffic deaths — an average of 66.6 deaths per year.
How dangerous are the roads in Miami?
Miami has a Road Danger Score of 84/100, meaning its traffic-fatality rate is higher than about 84% of ranked US cities. The city averages 14.5 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, compared to the US average of 12.3.
What causes fatal car accidents in Miami?
Of Miami's fatal crashes in 2020–2024, 11% involved a drinking driver, 5% involved speeding, 46% involved a pedestrian or cyclist, and 62% happened in dark conditions.
How many people die in car accidents in Miami each year?
An average of 66.6 people per year died in car accidents in Miami across 2020–2024 (333 total), based on the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Is driving in Miami more dangerous than in other Florida cities?
Miami ranks #45 of 122 ranked Florida cities for road danger (most dangerous first) and #338 of 2,153 nationally.