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55Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Tampa, 2024
58Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Tampa fatal crashes, 2024
1.9%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of Florida's 2,931 fatal crashes, 2024
60%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (33 of 55)
Of fatal crashes with a known time happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Tampa quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Tampa, taken from NHTSA publications.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
The bars count Tampa's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
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Each dot is a fatal crash in Tampa, Florida from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020 to 2024, placed at the latitude and longitude the investigating agency reported. The map shows 298 crashes and 315 deaths; the few crashes coded to Tampa, Florida but reported far outside it are left off. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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The deadliest hour is 2a–3a and the deadliest day is Sunday. 57% of crashes with a known time happened between 6 PM and 6 AM.
| Hour | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12a–1a | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 1a–2a | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 2a–3a | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| 3a–4a | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| 4a–5a | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5a–6a | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6a–7a | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 7a–8a | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 8a–9a | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9a–10a | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 10a–11a | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 11a–12p | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 12p–1p | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 1p–2p | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 2p–3p | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 3p–4p | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 4p–5p | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 5p–6p | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 6p–7p | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 7p–8p | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| 8p–9p | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| 9p–10p | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| 10p–11p | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| 11p–12a | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
315 people died and 145 more were injured, including 99 pedestrians and 27 cyclists killed.
Everyone involved in these fatal crashes, by the most serious injury recorded.
Cars were in the most fatal crashes; motorcycles and mopeds were in 72.
Every vehicle in these fatal crashes, by body type.
Source: NHTSA FARS Annual Report Files 2020-2024 (accident.csv), 2020–2024. Fatal crashes only (FARS covers every crash in which someone died within 30 days); an intersection is listed when two or more fatal crashes were reported at the same pair of roads. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenFreeMap.
These are fatal crashes in Tampa recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 55 fatal crashes and 58 deaths in Tampa that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
| Case number | County | City | Crash date | Time | Road / Highway | Collision type | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122847 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 29, 2024 | 12:09 | PALMETTO ST | Single/non-collision: Pedalcyclist | 1 |
| 122819 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 22, 2024 | 16:54 | SR-685 at W WATERS AVE | Angle | 1 |
| 122815 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 18, 2024 | 21:49 | SR-685 | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122814 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 17, 2024 | 19:46 | SR-60 | Single/non-collision: Other Non-Collision | 1 |
| 122767 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 13, 2024 | 14:40 | I-275 | Front-to-Rear | 1 |
| 122658 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 11, 2024 | 23:09 | US-92 W GANDY BLVD | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122703 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 7, 2024 | 02:55 | SR-618 | Front-to-Front | 1 |
| 122581 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Dec 7, 2024 | 02:37 | SR-MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD | Single/non-collision: Curb | 1 |
| 122504 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Nov 29, 2024 | 01:20 | MU-HIDDEN RIVER PKWY | Single/non-collision: Curb | 1 |
| 122288 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Nov 19, 2024 | 02:54 | ORIENT RD | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122285 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 28, 2024 | 06:57 | SR-580 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122205 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 22, 2024 | 21:59 | US-41 | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122203 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 22, 2024 | 02:46 | W HORATIO ST | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122132 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 20, 2024 | 05:00 | MU-N 50TH ST | Single/non-collision: Fence | 2 |
| 122295 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 19, 2024 | 22:35 | US-92 | Front-to-Rear | 1 |
| 122091 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 10, 2024 | 22:15 | SR-41 at FRANKLIN ST | Angle | 1 |
| 122518 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Oct 6, 2024 | 22:30 | ROYAL HAMPTON BLVD | Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only) | 1 |
| 122028 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Sep 26, 2024 | 19:49 | I-4 | Single/non-collision: Other Fixed Object | 1 |
| 122597 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Sep 17, 2024 | 07:40 | US-92 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE at N HABANA AVE | Single/non-collision: Pedestrian | 1 |
| 122072 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Sep 4, 2024 | 15:24 | US-41 at E SLIGH AVE | Front-to-Front | 1 |
| 121772 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Aug 23, 2024 | 12:35 | MU-BAYSHORE BLVD at MASON ST | Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only) | 1 |
| 122193 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Aug 21, 2024 | 16:08 | MU-S CLARK AVE at W WYOMING AVE | Angle | 1 |
| 121592 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Aug 9, 2024 | 06:14 | SR-W HILLSBOROUGH AVE | Angle | 1 |
| 122179 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Jun 23, 2024 | 09:42 | EL PRADO BLVD at DALE MABRY HWY | Single/non-collision: Pedalcyclist | 1 |
| 121479 | Hillsborough | Tampa | Jun 22, 2024 | 03:28 | US-1 | Front-to-Rear | 1 |
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You can use the information center at AccidentReports.com now to get assistance with your South Tampa police report, or you can obtain a copy of your Tampa police report through the Tampa Police Department in a couple of ways.
For an in-person request for official records, you can visit the Tampa Police Headquarters Records Section located at: Tampa Police Headquarters, Records Section One Police Center Records Section 2nd Floor 411 N. Franklin Street Tampa, Florida 33602. For an in-person report request, contact the Tampa Police Department Headquarters, Records Section by phone prior to picking up your police records to ensure that the report is available. Report requests can take several business days to process, depending on the number of report requests the office receives. Tampa Police Headquarters, Records Section Phone: (813) 276-3250. Normal business hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. At the Tampa Bay police station, you must fill out a Records Request Form and pay the appropriate fee per copy of police records. A phone request is not available at this time.
For a mail request, you can send a completed Records Request Form for your Tampa crash report and include a copy of your driver’s license or government-issued ID to verify your identity and involvement in a collision. You must also provide your official records report number and a notarized sworn statement. The fee for your report should also be included. You can send your written request to:Tampa Police Department Headquarters, Records Section 411 N. Franklin StreetTampa, Florida 33602
Tampa and Orlando accident reports cost $2.00 per copy, with an additional $0.15 per page for one-sided copies or an additional $0.20 per page for two-sided copies of police reports.
In a Tampa Florida accident report, you’ll find the following information:
An accident report in Hillsborough County will not be available for a minimum of twelve business days. Accidents that involved a fatality, personal injuries, or a crime may be unavailable for several months.
If you plan to pursue compensation for vehicle damage, personal injuries, lost wages, and more, an accident report can be used as evidence in a personal injury claim. A traffic crash report includes information such as the opinion of the law enforcement officer concerning who they believe was responsible for the accident. An accident attorney in Hillsborough County will use your Tampa police accident report to help build a strong personal injury claim or lawsuit against the at-fault driver and hold the insurance company responsible for damages related to the accident.
If can’t locate your crash report and your accident took place outside of the Tampa Police Department’s jurisdiction, you can contact the following local sheriff’s offices to locate your report:
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Pasco County Sheriff’s Office phone: (727) 847-5878
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office phone: (727) 582-6200
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Polk County Sheriff’s Office phone:(863) 298-6200
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