Statistics for 2017 released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows there were a total of 388,032 car crashes in Florida 2017. The data on Floridas Integrated Report Exchange System breaks down crash injuries, fatalities and also includes pedestrian related accidents. This information is intended to provide residents and government officials with crash report statistics and analyzations in order to keep our roads safer.

Data from the U.S Department of Transportation shows a steady 12% increase in the number of fatal car accidents every year. However, there was a solid decline just shy of 8,000 less car accidents in Florida from 2016 to 2017.

Miami and Broward County topped the list according to the data. Broward County was among the highest for car accidents in the state of Florida at 40,324 total crashes while Miami had 63,157 total crashes in 2017. Monthly Car Accidents in Florida A Quick Rundown on the 2017 Stats: March had the highest total of car accidents at 37, 395

Those between the ages of 25-34 were more likely to be involved in a car accident

Friday had the highest amount of traffic collisions

67.86 % of accidents happened during the daytime

Highest number of collisions happen between 4:00 - 5:00 pm Rapidly expanding growth population in central Florida has given rise to an increase in the frequency of crashes. According to statistics by the US census Bureau, the metropolitan area of Orlando and Orange County grew by 60,000 new residents. Sadly many of these car accidents involve distracted driving, operating a vehicle under the influence and weather. According to the data, teen drivers are at a higher risk of crashing than those who are under the influence.