05/26/2026
According to data gathered by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA), in Florida in 2022, 824 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents, down 9 from the year before. Overall, there were more than 10,000 pedestrian accidents statewide. The Florida pedestrian fatality rate equates to 3.82 persons for every 100,000 in population, one of the highest rates in the nation.
A lone individual, or a group of individuals, struck by a vehicle weighing 3,000 pounds or more can result in devastating effects. It’s surprising that the fatality rate isn’t higher, but even minor injuries can lead to lifelong trauma and other emotional and physical challenges.