If you live, work, or drive in Miami-Dade, the risk of a car accident is part of daily life, and the numbers prove it. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just visiting, understanding how often these crashes happen and what’s causing them can help protect you and your loved ones.
How Many Car Accidents Happen in Miami Every Day in 2025?
In 2025, Miami-Dade County recorded 55,530 total crashes, based on preliminary data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). That breaks down to about 152 crashes every day.
Compared to 2024, total crashes dropped by roughly 7.4%, pointing to a noticeable decline in overall crash volume. Even with that improvement, more than 55,000 crashes in a single year still means drivers and passengers face daily risks on Miami-Dade roads.
From major highways to neighborhood streets, these crashes often leave people dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, missed work, and long-term stress.
How Many Fatal Car Accidents Happen in Miami Every Day?
In 2025, Miami-Dade reported 255 fatal crashes, resulting in 271 deaths. On average, that’s about 0.7 fatal crashes per day, or roughly one deadly crash almost every day and a half.
Fatal crashes fell by about 6.3% compared to 2024, a step in the right direction. Still, losing 271 lives in one year highlights how dangerous driving remains across the county.
7-Year Crash Trends in Miami-Dade County (2019–2025)
When you spread the numbers out over time, the scale of Miami-Dade’s traffic problem becomes even clearer.
Between 2019 and 2025, Miami-Dade County averaged about 165 car crashes every day. Even in the lowest year 2020, when traffic dropped during the pandemic, the county still saw around 141 crashes per day.
As travel returned to normal, daily crash rates climbed back into the 170–175 range, peaking between 2021 and 2023. While 2025 shows a noticeable improvement, with crash rates down to about 152 per day, that still means hundreds of people are involved in accidents every week across the county.
Let’s look at the dynamics of Miami motor-vehicle crashes by year
Miami-Dade Car Accident Statistics (2019-2025)
| Year | Total Crashes | Total Fatal Crashes | Total Injuries | Total Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 65,143 | 282 | 31,698 | 298 |
| 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 | 59,978 | 272 | 29,351 | 286 |
| 2025* | 55,530 | 255 | 26,420 | 271 |
*2025 data is preliminary per FLHSMV.
What the Data Shows
- Pedestrians:
1,873 pedestrian crashes led to 81 deaths in 2025, making walking in Miami particularly dangerous near busy intersections and high-traffic corridors. - Motorcyclists:
Miami-Dade recorded 1,221 motorcycle crashes and 61 rider deaths, underscoring how exposed motorcyclists are in collisions. - Cyclists:
1,071 bicycle crashes resulted in 15 fatalities, often involving driver inattention or failure to yield.
These numbers confirm that dangerous driving conditions remain consistent year after year, with hundreds of crashes daily, many of them entirely preventable. Here’s how different types of accidents have stacked up in Miami over the last few years.
Miami-Dade Car Accident Statistics by Type of Accident (2019-2025)
| Year | Bicycle Crashes | Bicycle Fatalities | Motorcycle Crashes | Motorcycle Fatalities | Pedestrian Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 828 | 16 | 1,023 | 46 | 1,644 |
| 2020 | 757 | 15 | 904 | 52 | 1,221 |
| 2021 | 795 | 17 | 1,010 | 54 | 1,509 |
| 2022 | 918 | 17 | 1,202 | 53 | 1,796 |
| 2023 | 972 | 19 | 1,291 | 61 | 1,844 |
| 2024 | 1,000 | 19 | 1,397 | 66 | 1,874 |
| 2025* | 1,071 | 15 | 1,221 | 61 | 1,873 |
*2025 data is preliminary per FLHSMV.
What the Trends Tell Us
- Bicycle Crashes Are Rising: From 828 in 2019 to 1,000 in 2024, more cyclists are sharing the roads, but not always safely.
- Motorcycle Dangers Increasing: Motorcycle crashes have climbed steadily, reaching nearly 1,400 in 2024 and fatalities are following the same concerning trend.
- Pedestrian Crashes Are a Persistent Threat: With nearly 1,900 pedestrian crashes in 2024, walking in Miami remains risky, especially for seniors and children.
What Causes So Many Car Accidents in Miami?
Miami is known for its beautiful beaches, nightlife, and unfortunately, its dangerous roads. With nearly 1.84 million registered vehicles and millions of tourists visiting each year, traffic congestion and driver behavior play a big role in Miami-Dade’s high accident rates.
The most common causes of car accidents in Miami include:
- Distracted Driving — Texting, using apps, or simply not paying attention behind the wheel
- Speeding — Aggressive driving and ignoring speed limits, especially on highways like I-95 and the Palmetto Expressway
- Drunk or Drug-Impaired Driving — Despite strict laws, impaired driving remains a serious problem, especially at night and during weekends
- Reckless Lane Changes & Tailgating — Heavy traffic leads to impatient drivers making risky moves
- Failure to Yield to Pedestrians — Miami’s busy crosswalks are hotspots for pedestrian-related accidents
- Weather Conditions — Sudden rain showers and flooding make roads slippery and dangerous
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a crash, you’re not alone, and you have rights. At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, our Miami car accident lawyers have the experience, local knowledge, and resources to fight for the compensation you deserve. With offices right here in Miami and across South Florida, trusted legal help is always near you.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. We’re available 24/7, because accidents don’t take days off, and neither do we.