Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Tracks Crashes by Age Group
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles tracks the ages of drivers involved in crashes and fatal wrecks. Search our database to see which drivers have the highest and lowest crash rates since 1994.
For example, in 2008, in the age group of 20-24: 1,286,372 licenses were issued. In that same year and age group, there were 45,518 drivers in all crashes and 546 fatal crashes - with a fatality rate of 0.42.
On the other hand, in 1994 and in the same age group, ages 20-24, there were 1,019,642 licenses issued. 42,798 of those drivers were in crashes, 483 of which were fatal - with a fatality rate of 0.47
Therefore, although more licenses are being issued the fatality rate has decreased. Click here to see more results.
It is important to keep Florida highways, streets and roads safe. Drivers should always wear their seat belts and, if transporting a child, drivers need to ensure their child is sitting in a car or booster seat, if required. Also, drivers should always keep their attention on the road and their surroundings. Distracted driving, such as talking or texting on a cell phone, is a main cause in many traffic-related injuries. If you would like to read more about the dangers of texting and driving see Texting While Driving Now Banned in the State of Kentucky - Law Will Save Lives and Prevent Kentucky Automobile Accidents.
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