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According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there is an average of 650 accidents each day in Florida. In 2017, U.S. News & World Report said Florida ranked 3^rd in U.S. fatalities.

Some of Florida’s roadways have a greater percentage of accidents than others says a Fort Myers car accident attorney. Experts say this may be caused by the structure of the road, such as having more curves; the location, near larger metropolitan areas; and speed limits.

The 9 identified roadways that are the most dangerous in Florida are:

1. Interstate 4 – I-4 is the deadliest road in the United States and in Florida. There were 1.25 fatalities per mile on this roadway according to Florida statistics.
2. Interstate-95 Express Toll – In the Miami area between the Little River and Golden Gates Exchange, it is estimated there were 7.01 fatalities per mile over the 3.95-mile stretch.
3. Interstate-95 North Miami – The Wall Street Journal reported the Miami-Dade stretch of I-95 had a fatality rate 8 times higher than other roadways.
4. Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville – Beach Boulevard is considered one of the busiest roads in Jacksonville and the scene of many fatalities, including those of pedestrians and bicyclists.
5. Interstate-10 – I-10 runs for 365 miles through Florida. It is believed that a lack of barriers between lanes causes many accidents resulting in fatalities.
6. Semoran Boulevard – Casselberry – Semoran Boulevard is very popular for pedestrians. With its 45 mph speed limit and few crosswalks, Semoran Boulevard is the scene of many fatalities.
7. The Florida Turnpike – The Florida Turnpike in Broward County has been the scene of multiple fatalities caused by heavy traffic and road debris.
8. State Road 60 – SR60 was built in the ’90s as a 2-lane road. The heavy traffic on SR60 has made the road hazardous especially in the early morning and at night.
9. S. Route 192 – U.S. Route 192 has an average of 0.87 fatalities per mile. It is a common tourist route running past Disney World and Melbourne.

A Fort Myers car accident attorney says these accidents happen because of drunk, distracted or drowsy driving, weather conditions, mechanical issues and blind spots and many can be avoided by:

• Driving sober
• Following speed limits
• Avoiding reckless and aggressive driving
• Being aware of what other drivers are doing

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Fort Myers Car Accident Lawyer Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.