How Many Car Accidents Happen in Miami Every Day?
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the daily number of car accidents in 2025 is about 148 crashes and 71 injuries per day in Miami-Dade county. In comparison, there were about 175 crashes per day in 2023 and nearly 164 crashes per day in 2024.
Although there has been a slight improvement in the number of Miami traffic crashes from 2024 to 2025, the numbers are still alarming. As of September 2025, there have been nearly 39,000 Miami-Dade car accidents, resulting in more than 18,500 injuries.
Miami-Dade Daily Crash & Injury Averages (2020–2025)
Year | Total Crashes per Day | Injuries per Day |
2020 | 140.83 | 66.20 |
2021 | 171.33 | 78.65 |
2022 | 174.08 | 78.70 |
2023 | 175.37 | 81.69 |
2024 | 163.90 | 80.20 |
2025* | 147.82 | 70.86 |
How Many Car Crashes in Miami Are Fatal?
With hundreds of car crashes in Miami-Dade happening every day, the more serious accidents cause fatal injuries for drivers, pedestrians, bikers, motorcyclists, and others involved. The data from January 1, 2025 to September 11, 2025 shows there were 166 fatal car accidents for the year so far, with about 1 deadly crash happening every 1.5 days.
Miami-Dade Daily Fatal Crash & Fatality Averages (2020–2025)
Year | Fatal Crashes per Day | Fatalities per Day |
2020 | 0.81 | 0.86 |
2021 | 0.88 | 0.96 |
2022 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
2023 | 0.85 | 0.89 |
2024 | 0.73 | 0.77 |
2025* | 0.65 | 0.69 |
Five-Year Average for Miami-Dade Crashes
Across all car crash categories in Miami-Dade County, 2025 is trending lower than previous years. This suggests that Miami drivers and road conditions have improved safety when compared to peak years with the heaviest accident rates.
Over the past five full years, Miami-Dade County averaged about 60,000 total car crashes per year. Roughly 300 of these motor vehicle crashes resulted in fatalities, making the fatal crash rate in Miami-Dade 0.5 percent of all accidents.
During the same five-year period, the number of vehicle crashes and car accident injuries steadily rose until 2023, reaching about 64,000 total crashes and nearly 30,000 injuries that year. In 2024, there was a substantial dip in Miami-Dade car accidents, with about 60,000 crashes reported. However, the number of car crash injuries in 2024 was just over 29,000, which was not as much of a reduction as the total number of accidents.
Miami-Dade Car Accident Statistics (2020-2025)
Between 2020 and 2025, car accident statistics in Miami-Dade show both increasing and decreasing trends in different crash areas, including the following:
- Overall car crashes peaked in 2023, but declined by about 4,000 crashes in 2024.
- Total fatal crashes were highest in 2021, with 323 deadly car accidents that year.
- Crashes were lowest in 2020, but 2024 had the lowest number of fatal crashes.
- Total injuries were lowest in 2020, with just over 24,000 car crash injuries reported.
While 2025 shows slight improvements in car accident rates in Miami-Dade, the county remains a high-risk area for crashes. Because these 2025 car crash rates represent data collected from January 1 through September 11, 2025, overall trends may change with completed annual numbers.
Year | Total Crashes | Total Fatal Crashes | Total Injuries | Total Fatalities |
2020 | 51,543 | 295 | 24,228 | 314 |
2021 | 62,536 | 323 | 28,706 | 352 |
2022 | 63,540 | 292 | 28,726 | 309 |
2023 | 64,009 | 310 | 29,816 | 325 |
2024 | 59,987 | 268 | 29,354 | 282 |
2025 | 37,547 | 166 | 17,998 | 175 |
Miami-Dade Car Accident Statistics by Type of Accident (2020-2025)
Different types of motor vehicle crashes are recorded each year, providing more insight into accident trends in Miami-Dade. Between 2020 and 2025, here are noteworthy car crash statistics:
- Bicycle and motorcycle crashes peaked in 2024, but are trending lower in 2025.
- Pedestrian accidents rose each year from 2020 to 2024, but may drop in 2025.
- Hit and run crashes peaked in 2022, but are down from 2024 into 2025.
- Hit and run accidents occurred at a higher rate than bicycle, motorcycle, and pedestrian crashes across all five years.
Miami-Dade Accident Trends by Type (2020–2025)
Year | Total Crashes | Bicycle Crashes | Motorcycle Crashes | Pedestrian Crashes | Hit & Run Crashes |
2020 | 51,543 | 757 | 904 | 1,221 | 17,187 |
2021 | 62,536 | 795 | 1,010 | 1,509 | 21,410 |
2022 | 63,540 | 918 | 1,202 | 1,796 | 21,803 |
2023 | 64,009 | 972 | 1,291 | 1,844 | 21,394 |
2024 | 59,987 | 1,001 | 1,398 | 1,875 | 19,043 |
2025* | 37,547 | 742 | 869 | 1,214 | 11,772 |
Causes of Car Accidents in Miami
More than 2.7 million people live in Miami-Dade County, with 2,239,577 vehicles registered. Additionally, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) reports a record number of tourists in 2024, with over 28 million visitors to Miami-Dade. Miami’s beautiful beaches, active nightlife scene, and other major attractions are considerable draws for tourism in the area.
The significant numbers of residents and tourists in Miami, along with other contributing factors, increase the risk of Miami-Dade traffic accidents. The most common causes of car accidents in Miami are:
- Distracted driving: Texting, using a phone, adjusting GPS or music, or talking to passengers
- Speeding: Exceeding speed limits or driving too fast for road or weather conditions
- Impaired driving: Driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications
- Reckless or aggressive driving: Tailgating, unsafe lane changes, weaving through traffic, or ignoring traffic rules
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: Running red lights or stop signs or failing to yield
- Drowsy driving: Dozing off or falling asleep at the wheel
- Poor weather and road conditions: Heavy rain, poor visibility, flooded roads, or uneven surfaces
- Vehicle defects or mechanical failures: Faulty brakes, tire problems, or other malfunctions
Injured in a Miami Car Accident? It Pays to Call Payer
Despite the decrease in the total number of car crashes in Miami-Dade, there are still thousands of car accidents each year that cause serious injuries and losses for victims. Congested streets and unsafe driving behaviors can create a dangerous combination that puts drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians at risk.
If you or a loved one were injured in a motor vehicle crash, James D. Payer and our Miami car accident lawyers can help you seek justice. We have over 30 years of experience handling car accident cases in Miami-Dade County and offer compassionate representation and aggressive advocacy for our clients.
As a family-owned law firm, we focus on personalized services and treating each client like family. Call (305) 363-7099 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our team. We can explain your legal options and discuss how our award-winning legal services can help you claim the compensation you deserve.
