Tag Archives: fatalities
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Multiple studies over the last several years have shown Florida to be among the most dangerous states in the nations for pedestrians, with elevated levels of pedestrian accidents resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. But what exactly is it about Florida that makes it so dangerous for pedestrians? Here are a few of the factors… Read More »
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The state of Florida saw an astounding 92,623 hit-and-run crashes in 2015. Nearly 200 people were killed in those accidents. The Florida Highway Patrol aims to raise awareness about hit-and-run accidents through annual awareness campaigns, but the state still saw 7,468 more hit-and-runs in 2015 than the year before. While some of these cases are… Read More »
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According to a study carried out by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of fatalities among teenage drivers aged 16 and 17 across the nation during the first half of 2012 increased 19%, when compared to the figures for the first half of 2011. The national trend of an increase in fatalities from 202… Read More »