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When one thinks of dangerous roads, one might turn to areas that have extreme weather conditions such as Alaska, difficult mountainous terrains like Colorado, or metropolitan areas such as New York City and Chicago where there are large centralized populations and a density of vehicles per block. However, with its sunny climate and mostly flat roads, Florida is home to some of the most dangerous roads in the nation. 

Studies based on national traffic data show seven Florida highways and interstates ranked in the top 10 lists of dangerous roads. In fact, a new study by GeoTab, a fleet management company, ranked U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail/Cleveland Avenue) as the second most dangerous road in the country. According to a Fox News report on April 27, 2017, the GEOTab report says there have been more than 700 deadly crashes on U.S.41 in the last 10 years. 

Ranking number 1 in the U.S. as being the most dangerous road is U.S.1 running through Central Florida and the east coast which stretches 545 miles through 13 counties, from Key West to the Florida-Georgia border. Over the last 10 years, U.S.1 had 1,011 crashes, resulting in 1,079 fatalities. 

Ranking number 3 is I-95, a 382-mile highway, which goes from Miami along the east coast of Florida to the border with Georgia. 

What makes these Florida roads so dangerous? 

Population: The National Safety Council says that states that suffer the most motor vehicle deaths are also the most populated in the United States. Texas, California and Florida each suffered over 3,000 traffic fatalities during 2016. Combined, these three states account for 26 percent of all the traffic fatalities reported among all 50 states and the District of Columbia. 

Distracted driving:  A study using data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Report System (FARS) between 2010 and 2015, as well as information from an EverDrive app designed with Cambridge Mobile Telematics to monitor drivers’ phone activity, ranked Florida as the second worst state for phone use while driving. It is legal in the state to drive while talking on a phone, and texting and driving is a secondary offense, meaning drivers can only be cited for it if they have committed another violation. 

Speeding: Speeding is a factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes, killing an average of 1,000 Americans every month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 

"Florida is a beautiful state many of us call home either year-round or seasonally. We enjoy being on the roads and traveling to many parks and recreation areas. When doing so, we all need to be cognizant of our surroundings and aware of distracted drivers, speeders and drivers who do not slow down in congested areas. Should you or a loved one be injured in a vehicle crash on any Florida road or highway, please contact us at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. We have the experience to handle your case," said Naples Personal Injury Lawyer, Randall Spivey.  

Naples Personal Injury 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 (1%) percent 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 the 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 239.793.7748.