Oct 23, 2017 - Personal Injury
Serious auto accidents happen every day. Across Florida, there are hundreds of thousands of crashes every year, with roughly 40 percent involving injuries or fatalities. Florida has one of the highest auto accident rates in the nation, and it has the country’s highest rate of motorcycle accident fatalities.
Although Clay County’s accident rate is slightly below the statewide average (statewide, approximately one percent of the population will be involved in an auto accident each year, while the rate in Clay County is 0.7 percent), this still translates to thousands of accidents each year. Additionally, the number of accidents in Clay County increased each year from 2012 through 2016, and 2017 is currently on pace to potentially be another record year.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) maintains an up-to-date online database of auto accidents throughout the state. Here are some of the most-noteworthy statistics for Clay County:
While the FLHSMV’s data do not indicate crash causes, there are a number of national trends and other factors that suggest a variety of reasons for the state’s high rate of motor vehicle collisions. Some of these include:
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To schedule a free consultation with an attorney at our offices in Orange Park, please call (904) 737-4700 or inquire online today.
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