Accident Statistics: The Trends to Be Aware of in Leon County

Preliminary data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department reveal some encouraging accident trends in Leon County and others that warrant concern. The Department tracks statistics on reported traffic accidents involving pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and larger vehicles, including cars and trucks. The data is broken down by county.

The heavy traffic in our areas makes accidents a very real possibility at all times, particularly on busy roads such as Apalachee Parkway, Thomasville Road, and North Monroe Street. And, of course, major highways like I-10 and U.S. 319 are often the site of serious collisions with severe injuries.

As attorneys devoted to helping accident victims recover and rebuild their lives after all types of accidents, we know that in a perfect world, our services would not be needed. But as the trends in Leon County indicate, there are many occasions where even the most cautious people get hurt through no fault of their own. Here are some trends we’ve observed based on accident statistics for 2025.

Accidents are Generally Down Overall 

The good news is that statewide, Florida roads have seen steady improvement in crash rates over the past three years. The total number of reported crashes throughout the state was 366,728 last year, down from 381,423 in 2024 and 395,175 in 2023. The number of injuries from traffic accidents has also been decreasing statewide. 238,630 injuries were reported in 2025, compared with 246,426 the year before and 252,285 in 2023. The number of traffic accident fatalities in the state decreased from 3,375 in 2023 to 3,098 in 2024, then to 2,959 last year.

In our neck of the woods, however, the news is not as positive. The number of traffic accidents declined in 2025 compared with the previous year, but it increased from the year before that. The numbers have been bouncing back and forth since 2020. Leon County saw 5,977 motor vehicle crashes last year, and 3,911 people were injured in these accidents. One very good piece of news from 2025 is that the number of traffic accident fatalities in Leon County decreased by more than 40% over the previous two years.

Bicycle Accidents Have Increased Dramatically in Leon County

While the overall number of traffic accidents in Leon County may have decreased last year and remained generally steady over the last several years, the number of bicycle accidents increased significantly during that time. Since 2022, the number of accidents has nearly doubled. Only 48 bicycle accidents were reported in 2022, but the number has risen each year, and last year, there were 92 accidents serious enough to be reported to the police. Fortunately, the number of deaths resulting from bicycle accidents has not increased.

Pedestrian Accidents Were Not as Deadly in 2025

Compared with those on bicycles and motorcycles, pedestrians have a much harder time in Leon County. Even in the best years, the number of pedestrian accidents is 2-3 times higher than the number of bicycle and motorcycle accidents. The number of pedestrian accidents has remained relatively stable over the last four years, ranging from 208 to 225. 

There have been between 10 and 12 fatalities during 2022, 2023, and 2024. But last year, even though there were 217 reported pedestrian accidents, only five people were killed. That represents a decrease of more than 58% in fatalities from the previous year.

Fatalities Also Appear to Be Decreasing in Motorcycle Accidents in Leon County

In 2025, the number of motorcycle accidents in Leon County and the number of deaths from those accidents decreased by a significant margin. There were 84 reported motorcycle crashes last year, while in the previous three years, there were between 90 and 100 annually. 

In 2024, five people lost their lives in motorcycle accidents in Leon County, and the year prior to that, there were seven fatalities. However, in 2025, there was only one death reported due to a motorcycle accident, and that represents a very welcome trend. Unfortunately, there has already been one fatal motorcycle accident reported in the first three months of 2026, so the trend may not continue.

Hit and Run Crashes Have Been on the Decline

There is good news about hit and run accidents reported in Leon County. Over the past five years, there has been a consistent decrease in hit and run collisions. From a high of 2,104 hit and run crashes reported in 2021 until 2025, when 1,741 hit and run collisions were reported, the number dropped regularly each year. In addition, the number of injuries attributed to hit and run crashes has also steadily decreased each year.

What We Can Learn from Accident Statistics

Officials track and publicize accident statistics for a variety of reasons. They analyze results to determine whether laws and policies are having a beneficial effect. It is not as easy for individuals to determine whether the steps they take to stay safe and avoid collisions are having the desired effect. But the statistics show that even as the number of vehicles on our roads continues to increase, escalating traffic does not necessarily lead to more collisions, injuries, or fatalities.

Help When a Crash Has Wrecked Your Life

If you get hurt while enclosed in a car or truck, riding out in the air on a bicycle or motorcycle, or walking as a pedestrian, your life can be literally turned upside down, and your focus changes entirely. At a time like that, you need to devote all your energy to healing. However, during that time, it is also important to be taking steps to protect your legal rights and financial future. This is where an experienced Tallahassee accident lawyer can provide extremely valuable.

At Searcy Denney Tallahassee, our legal team can work to gather evidence to build your strongest case for legal compensation. We can manage communications with insurance companies and investigators so you can focus on your recovery. If you or a loved one were injured in any type of accident caused by another person’s negligent actions, contact us today for a free consultation to learn about the assistance we may be able to provide in your case.