We've gathered the latest 2020 Florida car crash statistics giving an overview of statewide numbers as well as specific counties, including Nassau County, Duval County, Clay County, St. Johns County, Putnam County, Flagler County, and Miami-Dade County.
2020 Car Crash Statistics Florida Statewide
All Crashes = 339,905
Injuries = 211,804
Fatalities = 3,286
Bicycle Crashes = 5,919
Bicycle Fatalities = 157
Motorcycle Crashes = 8,005
Motorcycle Fatalities = 504
Pedestrian Crashes = 8,072
Pedestrian Fatalities = 699
Hit & Run Crashes = 91,824
Hit & Run Fatalities = 255
Injuries = 211,804
Fatalities = 3,286
Bicycle Crashes = 5,919
Bicycle Fatalities = 157
Motorcycle Crashes = 8,005
Motorcycle Fatalities = 504
Pedestrian Crashes = 8,072
Pedestrian Fatalities = 699
Hit & Run Crashes = 91,824
Hit & Run Fatalities = 255
2020 Car Crash Statistics Duval County
In 2020, Duval County came in second behind Miami-Dade County in traffic-related injuries and fatalities compared to any other city in the state of Florida.
All Crashes = 21,172
Injuries = 12,001
Fatalities = 185
Bicycle Crashes = 259
Bicycle Fatalities = 12
Motorcycle Crashes = 380
Motorcycle Fatalities = 19
Pedestrian Crashes = 400
Pedestrian Fatalities = 46
Hit & Run Crashes = 6,654
Hit & Run Fatalities = 15
All Crashes = 21,172
Injuries = 12,001
Fatalities = 185
Bicycle Crashes = 259
Bicycle Fatalities = 12
Motorcycle Crashes = 380
Motorcycle Fatalities = 19
Pedestrian Crashes = 400
Pedestrian Fatalities = 46
Hit & Run Crashes = 6,654
Hit & Run Fatalities = 15
2020 Car Crash Statistics St. Johns County
All Crashes = 3,273
Injuries = 1,674
Fatalities = 36
Bicycle Crashes = 70
Bicycle Fatalities = 2
Motorcycle Crashes = 85
Motorcycle Fatalities = 4
Pedestrian Crashes = 53
Pedestrian Fatalities = 4
Hit & Run Crashes = 760
Hit & Run Fatalities = 2
Injuries = 1,674
Fatalities = 36
Bicycle Crashes = 70
Bicycle Fatalities = 2
Motorcycle Crashes = 85
Motorcycle Fatalities = 4
Pedestrian Crashes = 53
Pedestrian Fatalities = 4
Hit & Run Crashes = 760
Hit & Run Fatalities = 2
2020 Car Crash Statistics Clay County
All Crashes = 2,508
Injuries = 1,502
Fatalities = 23
Bicycle Crashes = 38
Bicycle Fatalities = 2
Motorcycle Crashes = 52
Motorcycle Fatalities = 0
Pedestrian Crashes = 58
Pedestrian Fatalities = 4
Hit & Run Crashes = 651
Hit & Run Fatalities = 0
Injuries = 1,502
Fatalities = 23
Bicycle Crashes = 38
Bicycle Fatalities = 2
Motorcycle Crashes = 52
Motorcycle Fatalities = 0
Pedestrian Crashes = 58
Pedestrian Fatalities = 4
Hit & Run Crashes = 651
Hit & Run Fatalities = 0
2020 Car Crash Statistics Nassau County
All Crashes = 1,049
Injuries = 693
Fatalities = 16
Bicycle Crashes = 12
Bicycle Fatalities = 1
Motorcycle Crashes = 26
Motorcycle Fatalities = 0
Pedestrian Crashes = 10
Pedestrian Fatalities = 2
Hit & Run Crashes = 164
Hit & Run Fatalities = 1
Injuries = 693
Fatalities = 16
Bicycle Crashes = 12
Bicycle Fatalities = 1
Motorcycle Crashes = 26
Motorcycle Fatalities = 0
Pedestrian Crashes = 10
Pedestrian Fatalities = 2
Hit & Run Crashes = 164
Hit & Run Fatalities = 1
2020 Car Crash Statistics Flagler County
All Crashes = 1,444
Injuries = 991
Fatalities = 25
Bicycle Crashes = 23
Bicycle Fatalities = 0
Motorcycle Crashes = 84
Motorcycle Fatalities = 5
Pedestrian Crashes = 36
Pedestrian Fatalities = 3
Hit & Run Crashes = 268
Hit & Run Fatalities = 1
Injuries = 991
Fatalities = 25
Bicycle Crashes = 23
Bicycle Fatalities = 0
Motorcycle Crashes = 84
Motorcycle Fatalities = 5
Pedestrian Crashes = 36
Pedestrian Fatalities = 3
Hit & Run Crashes = 268
Hit & Run Fatalities = 1
2020 Car Crash Statistics Putnam County
All Crashes = 822
Injuries = 575
Fatalities = 33
Bicycle Crashes = 7
Bicycle Fatalities = 1
Motorcycle Crashes = 26
Motorcycle Fatalities = 3
Pedestrian Crashes = 17
Pedestrian Fatalities = 5
Hit & Run Crashes = 156
Hit & Run Fatalities = 1
Injuries = 575
Fatalities = 33
Bicycle Crashes = 7
Bicycle Fatalities = 1
Motorcycle Crashes = 26
Motorcycle Fatalities = 3
Pedestrian Crashes = 17
Pedestrian Fatalities = 5
Hit & Run Crashes = 156
Hit & Run Fatalities = 1
2020 Car Crash Statistics Miami-Dade County
In 2020, Miami-Dade County saw the most traffic-related injuries and fatalities compared to any other city in the state of Florida.
All Crashes = 51,406
Injuries = 24,188
Fatalities = 335
Bicycle Crashes = 755
Bicycle Fatalities = 13
Motorcycle Crashes = 899
Motorcycle Fatalities = 48
Pedestrian Crashes = 1,212
Pedestrian Fatalities = 77
Hit & Run Crashes = 17,128
Hit & Run Fatalities = 41
All Crashes = 51,406
Injuries = 24,188
Fatalities = 335
Bicycle Crashes = 755
Bicycle Fatalities = 13
Motorcycle Crashes = 899
Motorcycle Fatalities = 48
Pedestrian Crashes = 1,212
Pedestrian Fatalities = 77
Hit & Run Crashes = 17,128
Hit & Run Fatalities = 41
Further Research
In the graph below taken from FLHSMV.gov, notice the dramatic dip in car crashes in April 2020. Compare that to the 2019 and 2018 graphs. We can assume this dip was directly associated with COVID-19. But also notice the steady increase of crashes from April onward. It's fair to assume that had COVID-19 not happened, 2020 would've seen a much higher number of automobile crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
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A Sam Schwartz study of 22 states shows Florida leading traffic fatalities with 1,500 in mid-2020 compared to 1,597 in 2019. That's of course taking into account that dip in April.
"Had the fatality rate for the first six months of 2020 remained at the 2019 level for these 22 states and the District of Columbia combined, the expected number of traffic deaths during the first 6 months of 2020 would be about 5,636, versus the 6,357 reported. This represents an estimated 719 more deaths than would be expected based on vehicle miles traveled in 2020." Richard Retting, traffic safety expert and National Practice Leader for Safety & Research, explained that “While it is good to see a decline in absolute numbers of traffic fatalities during the Covid era, the overall picture remains bleak due to increases in fatalities rates." He continued, "We should have seen very large reductions in traffic deaths due to large reductions in VMT (vehicle miles traveled). Sadly, that did not happen.” |
Less Traffic = More Speeders
In May of 2020, the Washington Post reported a dramatic increase in speeding activity a few months into the pandemic, even up by 27% on average. With the speeding also came an increase in distracted driving. Hard braking was up by 25%, while phone usage was up by 38% in mid-April.
According to the Post, "Reckless driving has increased dramatically since March, leading to a disproportionate number of speed-related crashes and fatalities, according to law enforcement and traffic experts." In Minnesota alone, over 40 people were killed from traffic collisions in the first 45 days after the state's stay-at-home order in early March. Half as many people were killed in 2019 during the same period of time.
Those stay-at-home orders led to a 41% decrease in overall traffic nationwide, but traffic accidents were only down by 21%.
Streets Blog reported that from March 2 to April 8, 2020, "six drivers and motorcyclists died in New York City roadways - more than have dided in the same period in four of the last five years."
According to the Post, "Reckless driving has increased dramatically since March, leading to a disproportionate number of speed-related crashes and fatalities, according to law enforcement and traffic experts." In Minnesota alone, over 40 people were killed from traffic collisions in the first 45 days after the state's stay-at-home order in early March. Half as many people were killed in 2019 during the same period of time.
Those stay-at-home orders led to a 41% decrease in overall traffic nationwide, but traffic accidents were only down by 21%.
Streets Blog reported that from March 2 to April 8, 2020, "six drivers and motorcyclists died in New York City roadways - more than have dided in the same period in four of the last five years."
The 2021 Challenge
Many of us following these statistics were hoping for lower numbers by the end of 2020. While automobiles introduce more advanced safety features every year, reckless behavior continues to cause completely avoidable injuries and fatalities.
So what can we do in 2021?
All we can do is learn from this data. Take driving more seriously. You are inside of a two-ton steel object traveling at speeds of up to 80 MPH just feet away from dozens of other two-ton metal objects traveling at the same speed. NOT something to take lightly.
Drive better, and be a part of the solution in 2021.
So what can we do in 2021?
All we can do is learn from this data. Take driving more seriously. You are inside of a two-ton steel object traveling at speeds of up to 80 MPH just feet away from dozens of other two-ton metal objects traveling at the same speed. NOT something to take lightly.
Drive better, and be a part of the solution in 2021.
If you live in Northeast Florida and have been injured, get in touch with Alisa Wilkes, Jacksonville car accident lawyer. You are not just a statistic. Let's meet, review your case, and come up with a plan to get the compensation you rightfully deserve.