Crashes Over Time
Motorcyclist Fatalities in FLorida
Over the past two decades, motorcyclist fatalities in Florida have remained a significant traffic safety concern. While annual fatalities have fluctuated over time, the overall trend has increased from earlier years, reaching a peak of 631 fatalities in 2022. The number declined to 621 in 2023 and 598 in 2024, with 587 fatalities reported in 2025*.
Motorcycle CRASH AND FATALITY PROPORTION
AMONG TRAFFIC Crashes in Florida
Motorcycle crashes account for approximately 2.2% to 4% of total traffic crashes, a proportion that has remained relatively steady over the last two decades. However, the proportion of motorcyclist fatalities among total traffic fatalities has increased substantially over time and remained elevated in recent years. In 2024, motorcyclist fatalities accounted for approximately 19.3% of all traffic fatalities, increasing to approximately 19.7% in 2025*, while motorcycle crashes accounted for approximately 2.5% and 2.4% of total traffic crashes, respectively.
Motorcyclist serious injuries by month
(2021-2025* Average for the State of Florida)
On average, from 2021 to 2025*, motorcyclist serious injuries occurred most frequently in March and October, coinciding with optimal riding weather in Florida. These months also align with major bike events in the state, such as Bike Week in March and Biketoberfest in October, reflecting a pattern distinct from other states.
Motorcyclist serious injuries by day of week
(2021-2025* Average for the State of Florida)
When broken down by day of the week, a clear trend emerges: From 2021 to 2025*, motorcyclist serious injuries occurred more frequently on weekends than on weekdays, with Saturday having the highest average number of serious injuries, followed by Sunday.
Motorcyclist Fatalities by month
(2021-2025* Average for the State of Florida)
When looking at the average number of motorcyclist fatalities per month, March had the highest average, followed closely by April and May. Overall, spring months (March–May) recorded more fatalities than any other season. Fatalities were lowest during the summer months before increasing again in the fall.
Motorcyclist Fatalities by day of week
(2021-2025* Average for the State of Florida)
When broken down by day of the week, motorcyclist fatalities followed a similar pattern to serious injuries, with more fatalities occurring on weekends. Saturday had the highest average number of fatalities, followed by Sunday.
*Preliminary data for 2025 as of 07/20/2026
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