Tampa Area Traffic Accident Statistics for 2009

Recently released accident statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle's Traffic Crash Statistics Report for 2009 reveal that while traffic accidents overall have declined, there's still a lot of work to do to make our roads safer.

Listed below are some of the released traffic statistics for the Tampa area: 

• Pasco County had 5,780 total crashes;
• Pinellas County had 13, 669 total crashes;
• Hernando County had 1,424 total crashes; and
• Hillsborough County had 18, 168 total crashes. 

Motorcycle Injuries and Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

In addition to motor vehicle crashes, listed below are the statistics for motorcycle accidents, both fatal and non-fatal for the Tampa area: 

• Pasco County - 215 injuries/7 fatalities;
• Pinellas County - 444 injuries/24 fatalities;
• Hernando County - 113 injuries/1 fatality; and
• Hillsborough County - 482 injuries/27 fatalities. 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities for 2009

Listed below are the Florida traffic accident statistics related to bicycle accidents in the Tampa area: 

• Pasco County - 124 injuries;
• Pinellas County - 449 injuries;
• Hernando County - 14 injuries; and
• Hillsborough County - 346 injuries. 

The following are the Tampa area statistics for pedestrian accidents in 2009: 

• Pasco County - 146 injuries/13 fatalities;
• Pinellas County - 480 injuries/30 fatalities;
• Hernando County - 42 injuries/4 fatalities; and
• Hillsborough County - 578 injuries/32 fatalities. 

To learn about Florida's 2009 traffic accident statistics, including those for motor vehicle collisions, drivers, and other important information, please visit our article library. 

Contacting a St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer

Unfortunately, insurance companies almost never offer Florida traffic accident victims the settlements they need or deserve after a devastating collision. To protect your legal rights and ensure your insurance settlement will adequately address your present and future medical needs relating to your Florida car accident, order our free consumer guide, Your Guide to Accident Claims in Florida: Don't Wreck Your Injury Case or contact a St. Petersburg car accident attorney at the Law Offices of William K. Saron - 727-345-4566 or 866-836-4947.