Miami Car Accident Statistics 2025

Miami is one of the most populous cities in Florida, so it should be no surprise that there are many people driving its streets each day. Anyone who has driven in Miami can attest to the fact that the traffic can be bad, and accidents aren’t uncommon. It can be useful to learn about the key Miami car accident statistics you need to know for 2025.

Crash Statistics for 2025

Miami-Dade is one of the most dangerous areas of Florida for drivers. So far in 2025, 41,897 crashes have led to 195 fatalities and 20,010 injuries. Over 820 of these crashes involved bicycles, leading to 13 fatalities. Around 930 of them involved motorcycles, resulting in 45 fatalities. A total of 1,341 of them involved pedestrians, causing 57 fatalities.

Hit-and-run crashes are also very common in Miami-Dade County. A total of 13,122 hit-and-runs have occurred so far in 2025, 20 of which led to fatalities and 2,242 of which led to injuries. While all this data provided by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles division is preliminary, it tells a dark tale.

The story told by Miami-Dade’s crash data is backed up by another recent study that showed Miami to be the worst city to drive in across the nation, as determined by four variables. One study indicated that Miami experiences 5.4 accidents per 1,000 drivers and around 16 motor vehicle deaths per 100,000 residents.

Miami ranks 10th among major cities in car accident frequency and 13th in motor vehicle deaths. It ranks ninth in average travel time per mile and fourth in congestion levels. All these factors create the perfect conditions for serious and fatal traffic accidents.

Car Accident Statistics for 2024

Because 2025 is not over, the data provided by the FLHSMV is still provisional. It can thus be helpful to look at last year’s data to get a clearer idea of where we’re heading, overall. In 2024, 59,994 crashes occurred in Miami-Dade County, causing 284 fatalities and 29,356 injuries. Bicycle crashes totaled 1,001, with 19 fatalities, while motorcycle crashes totaled 1,398, with 66 fatalities. A total of 1,875 accidents involved pedestrians, leading to 75 fatalities.

Last year was another bad year for hit-and-run crashes. There were a total of 19,046 hit-and-run accidents, leaving 32 people dead and 3,097 injured. One can see how these data are in line with the numbers for 2025 so far.

Five-Year Average for Miami Car Crashes

Although 2025 has already been a deadly year for Miami drivers, accident rates across all crash categories are actually trending lower than in the past five years on average. Using data from the FLHSMV Crash Dashboard, it’s possible to ascertain that, over the last five years, Miami-Dade County has seen around 60,000 car crashes per year, with around 300 of them each year involving fatalities. The worst year in the past five for crashes was 2023, when around 64,000 of these incidents occurred within Miami-Dade County alone. Crash rates were lowest in 2020, likely due to the pandemic restrictions.

How Miami Compares to Florida as a Whole

As of October 9, 2025, Florida has seen 275,000 crashes overall, with 2,104 fatalities and 179,158 injuries. What we can ascertain from these data is that around 15% of all the crashes that have occurred so far this year in Florida have happened in Miami-Dade County. Around 9% of Florida’s traffic fatalities occurred within the county, as did a little over 11% of all the state’s crash-induced injuries. The city’s accident hotspots, such as the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), host many of these incidents.

FAQs

What Is the Car Accident Rate in Miami?

The car accident rate in Miami is quite high. One study found Miami to be the worst city for driving in the United States, partially because of the high number of car accidents. The area experiences 5.4 car accidents per 1,000 drivers and has a motor vehicle death rate of 15.83 per 100,000 drivers.

Does Florida Have the Highest Auto Accident Rate?

Florida does not have the highest auto accident rate, but it does have a high total number of accidents thanks to tourist traffic and congestion. The state that constantly ranks highest in terms of fatal accidents per capita is Mississippi. New Mexico, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Louisiana all rank high on the list as well. Massachusetts has the highest overall percentage of car crashes.

What Are 90% of Car Accidents Caused By?

Around 90% of car accidents are caused by human error. This category includes issues like:

• Distracted driving
• Impaired driving
• Speeding
• Inattention
• Failure to obey traffic laws

While it’s common knowledge that human error causes around 90% of car accidents, the NTSB insists that this statistic is misleading. The agency believes that the NHTSA and other organizations should stop using it.

How Common Are Car Accidents in Florida?

Car accidents in Florida are extremely common. So far in 2025, there have been roughly 275,000 crashes. A total of 1,964 of them were fatal, and there were also 118,251 injuries. A total of 7,538 crashes involved pedestrians, and 431 of those ended in fatalities. For 2024, 381,382 crashes occurred, leading to 3,142 fatalities and 246,443 injuries.

Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

After looking at these Miami car accident statistics, there’s one more thing to know. If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle crash, you should hire a car accident lawyer right away. A Miami car accident attorney can explain Florida’s car accident laws and how they apply to your case. They can also handle everything from keeping track of deadlines and filing paperwork to negotiating settlements and courtroom representation.

You can trust the Law Office of Alexander Alvarez, PA, to provide you with legal assistance following a car accident. We’ve handled countless car accident cases during our many years in practice, so we know how to determine fault, estimate damages, and fight for your rights against the insurance companies. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.

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