Types of Tampa Accidents
Tampa accident statistics include those that lead to injuries and fatalities. They include pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents. Here is an overview of numbers related to different types of Tampa accidents.- Each year, Tampa accidents lead to about 200 deaths and approximately 20,000 injuries.
- Between 600 and 700 motorcycle accidents occur annually in the Tampa area, leading to about 40 fatalities and more than 500 injuries.
- Approximately 500 bicycle accidents occur annually in the Tampa area, almost all resulting in injuries, including about a dozen fatalities.
- Over 600 pedestrian accidents lead to injuries yearly in the Tampa area, including over 50 fatalities.
Tampa Auto Accident Statistics
Source: https://www.flhsmv.gov/Driving Under the Influence in Tampa Accidents
Traffic accidents happen for various reasons, but most are preventable. Negligent driver behaviors are usually the largest contributing factor to most accidents in Tampa and throughout Florida. Impaired driving is among the most egregious and dangerous of all negligent driving behaviors. Not only is driving impaired illegal, but it also leads to dangerous and deadly accidents and injuries. The following statistics highlight how common driving under the influence is in the Tampa area:- About 500 Tampa accidents each year involve alcohol, resulting in nearly 300 injuries and between 20 and 30 deaths.
- Drug-related accidents are on the rise in Tampa and throughout Florida. On average, of the roughly 50 drug-related accidents, between 20 and 25 result in deaths, and dozens sustain injuries.
- In 2014, 19 fatalities occurred in 43 drug-related Tampa accidents (44 percent).
- In 2015, 25 fatalities occurred in 60 drug-related Tampa accidents (42 percent).
- In 2016, 31 fatalities occurred in 59 drug-related Tampa accidents (53 percent).
- In 2017, 14 fatalities occurred in 49 drug-related Tampa accidents (29 percent).
- In 2018, 16 fatalities occurred in 45 drug-related Tampa accidents (36 percent).
- In 2019, 22 fatalities occurred in 59 drug-related Tampa accidents (37 percent).
- In 2014, 33 fatalities occurred in 526 alcohol-related Orlando accidents (6 percent).
- In 2015, 42 fatalities occurred in 546 alcohol-related Orlando accidents (8 percent).
- In 2016, 15 fatalities occurred in 466 alcohol-related Orlando accidents (3 percent).
- In 2017, 19 fatalities occurred in 510 alcohol-related Orlando accidents (4 percent).
- In 2018, 20 fatalities occurred in 481 alcohol-related Orlando accidents (4 percent).
- In 2019, 28 fatalities occurred in 419 alcohol-related Orlando accidents (7 percent).
Commercial Motor Vehicles in Tampa Traffic Accidents
FLHSMV defines commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as those weighing more than 10,000 pounds or transporting hazardous materials. Most CMVs are medium or heavy trucks like 18-wheelers, garbage trucks, cement trucks, and flatbed trucks. The large size and the massive weight of most CMVs make them dangerous when an accident occurs. Truck accidents involve a large force leading to greater damages, more severe injuries, and a higher likelihood of fatalities. The following statistics shed light on the danger of CMV accidents:- Between 2,500 and 3,000 CMV accidents occur each year in the Tampa area.
- Tampa CMV accidents lead to more than 20 deaths each year.
- Between 600 and 1,000 injuries occur in Tampa CMV accidents each year.
Who Is a Tampa Accident Most Likely to Injure?
FLHSMV does not provide driver demographic data at the city level. However, their state-level data shows trends of those in traffic accidents. This information gives you an idea of the ages of drivers a Tampa accident most likely will injure:- Once drivers reach age 34, their chances of car accidents decrease yearly.
- Drivers in most crashes are between 25 and 34. They are also more likely to be in a crash that leads to fatal or incapacitating injuries.
- Drivers between 25 and 29 are most likely to crash while drunk.
Weather and Road Conditions in Tampa Accidents
People often assume that most traffic accidents in Tampa and throughout the state occur during inclement weather on wet roads. However, statistics tell a different story:- About 75 percent of Florida traffic accidents occur on sunny days without rain, wind, or sleet.
- Almost 70 percent of Florida traffic accidents occur during the day, with afternoon rush hour the most active.
- Rainy days have fewer accidents than cloudy days.
- Over 80 percent of Florida traffic crashes occur on dry roads.
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