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3,047Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Florida, 2025 (early estimate)
-2.9%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Florida traffic deaths from 2024 (3,138 deaths)
1.24Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Florida, 2025 (early estimate; 1.29 in 2024)
2,931Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Florida, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Florida quick facts
Florida quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 3,047, a change of -2.9% from 3,138 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.24 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.29 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 2,931 fatal crashes and 3,138 deaths in Florida.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on COMPASS LAKE DR, Jackson County.
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.
Florida compared with the United States
The bars compare Florida's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
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These are fatal crashes in Florida recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 2,931 fatal crashes and 3,138 deaths in Florida 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.
Florida fatal crash records
25 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
122884
Jackson
Alford
Dec 31, 2024
23:07
COMPASS LAKE DR
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
122869
Broward
Pompano Beach
Dec 31, 2024
22:20
COPANS RD
Single/non-collision: Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
You can use the support center available at AccidentReports.com or you can obtain a copy of your report through the FLHSMV, or a local law enforcement agency. The FLHSMV is the Florida repository for crash records.The Florida Highway and Safety Motor Vehicles Department is the state’s repository for Florida crash reports. The FLHSMV offers three ways to obtain a copy of your accident report.
Public Request Online
You can visit the FLHSMV online portal to request Florida crash reports online. Keep in mind, that online reports are only available from certain law enforcement agencies. Visit the FLHSMV website to learn more. You must pay the standard fee for the report, in addition to a non-refundable $2.00 convenience fee for online searches.
Public Records Request In-Person
You can visit the FLHSMV in person during normal business hours to obtain a copy of your report. For an in-person request, you must fill out the Records Request Form and pay the required fee at the time of pick up. The FLHSMV is located at:Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesCrash Records2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 28Tallahassee, FL 32399
Public Records Request By Mail
For a request by mail, fill out the online Florida police report request form.Mail the request letter to:Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor VehiclesCrash Records2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 28Tallahassee, FL 32399The fee for mail-in requests must be included, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
In a traffic crash report, you’ll find valuable information that can strengthen an insurance claim or lawsuit, including:
Each involved driver’s current address
Insurance company information for each involved party
The responding police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was responsible for the accident
Date, time, and location of the accident
A diagram of the accident scene
Witness statements and contact information
Vehicle information including license plate numbers and VINs
With proper identification, the following people or entities can request copies of Florida accident reports:
Any involved party
Legal representatives
Licensed insurance agents-Insurance requests by either party’s insurance carrier or insurance agent
The legal guardian of a minor
For this type of police report, it can take up to ten business days before they’re available. In some cases, it can take longer than ten business days to obtain a copy if there is an active criminal investigation, or if there were personal injuries or a fatality involved. If you’ve waited over ten business days for your official crash report, contact the investigating law enforcement agency to learn more. It can take four to six weeks to process online or mail requests. Requests are processed in the order they’re received.
The fee for a law enforcement agency crash report in FL is $10.00 per report. You will be limited to ten reports per transaction. A money order or check must be made out to FLHSMV.
Car accidents happen every day, but we’re rarely prepared when they happen to us, especially if injuries are involved. If you were in a motor vehicle accident, you must act quickly if you plan to pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages. An individual crash report contains information that can strengthen a claim for compensation. A crash report is filled out by a police officer at the scene of an auto accident and then filed with the local law enforcement department. If you plan to pursue compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages, you must obtain your collision report as soon as possible.
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