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Lee County Is One Of The Most Dangerous Places To Drive In Florida – Charlotte County Is One Of The Safest

Author Joe Winner

Seminole County is the most dangerous place to drive in Florida, according to a new study.  Lee County is not far behind.

The study, conducted by personal injury attorneys Injured in Florida, analyzed Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles data to reveal the number of crashes in each county in Florida that have occurred so far in 2023. 

  The data was gathered to determine the number of crashes that occur for every 10,000 people in each county.  

  Seminole County is at the top of the list of most dangerous places to drive in Florida. Compared to other counties with a larger population, Seminole County experienced 2,369 crashes between January 2023 and May 2023, resulting in 22 fatalities. This equates to 119 crashes per 10,000 residents, making it the most dangerous place to drive in Florida.  

  Hamilton County comes second, with 104 crashes for every 10,000 residents. The county has a population of 13,217 and experienced a total of 137 crashes from the beginning of the year to May; however, these crashes only resulted in one fatality.   

  Duval County is the third most dangerous place to drive in Florida. Duval County has a population of 1,016,536 and experienced 9,051 total crashes. This equates to 89 crashes per 10,000 residents. The total number of crashes resulted in 65 fatalities this year.  

 Miami-Dade County, the county with the most significant population throughout Florida, is the fourth most dangerous place to drive. The county has a population of 2,673,837 and has experienced 23,245 total crashes between January 2023 and May 2023. Per 10,000 residents, there have been 87 crashes, as well as a total of 149 deaths, making it the county with the highest death toll due to motor vehicle crashes. 

The fifth most dangerous place to drive in Florida is Madison County, that experienced a total of 156 crashes between January 2023 and May 2023. The county has a population of 18,198 and this equates to 86 crashes per 10,000 residents. The total number of crashes also resulted in six deaths. 

In Southwest Florida, Sarasota County ranks 7th with 79 crashes per 10,000 residents. Lee County is 9th with 76 crashes per 10,000 residents. Collier County ranks 22nd in the state with 2,626 total crashes, or an average of 66 per 10,000 residents.

Scrolling waaaaaay down past Lee County and Collier, we find Charlotte County. They have 202,661 residents with 488 crashes so far this year. That’s an average of 24 crashes per 10,000 residents. That ranks them at 66 with only Lafayette County after. No one really lives in Lafayette County, so that might explain their lack of crashes.

So in the list of most vehicle crashes per capita per county in Florida – Sarasota is 7th, and Lee County is 9th. But Charlotte  is 66th.

Rank 

County 

Population 

Total Crashes 

Crashes per 10K  

Total Fatalities 

1  

Seminole County 

198,268 

2,369  

 119  

 22  

 2  

Hamilton County 

13,217 

137  

 104  

 1  

 3  

Duval County 

1,016,536 

9,051  

 89  

 62  

 4  

Miami-Dade County 

2,673,837 

23,245  

 87  

 149  

 5  

Madison County 

18,198 

156  

 86  

 6  

 6  

Leon County 

297,369 

2,390  

 80  

 12  

 7  

Sarasota County 

358,704 

2,831  

 79  

 19  

 8  

Bay County 

185,134 

1,459  

 79  

 12  

 9  

Lee County 

822,453 

6,224  

 76  

 40  

 10  

Hardee County 

25,645 

194  

 76  

 9  

 11  

Escambia County 

324,878 

2,315  

 71  

 29  

 12  

Broward County 

1,947,026 

13,732  

 71  

 68  

 13  

Hillsborough County 

1,513,301 

10,573  

 70  

 69  

 14  

Martin County 

162,006 

1,118  

 69  

 5  

 15  

Jefferson County 

15,042 

103  

 68  

 1  

 16  

Monroe County 

81,708 

558  

 68  

 6  

 17  

Okeechobee County 

40,412 

273  

 68  

 3  

 18  

Walton County 

83,304 

562  

 67  

 5  

 19  

Orange County 

1,452,726 

9,779  

 67  

 67  

 20  

Calhoun County 

13,464 

90  

 67  

 3  

 21  

DeSoto County 

35,312 

233  

 66  

 5  

 22  

Collier County 

397,994 

2,626  

 66  

 14  

 23  

Jackson County 

48,211 

316  

 66  

 7  

 24  

Palm Beach County 

1,518,477 

9,933  

 65  

 77  

 25  

Marion County 

396,415 

2,563  

 65  

 35  

 26  

Polk County 

787,404 

5,016  

 64  

 56  

 27  

Alachua County 

284,030 

1,801  

 63  

 18  

 28  

Suwannee County 

45,411 

275  

 61  

 12  

 29  

Volusia County 

579,192 

3,449  

 60  

 48  

 30  

Pinellas County 

961,739 

5,718  

 59  

 43  

 31  

Manatee County 

429,125 

2,550  

 59  

 21  

 32  

Gadsden County 

43,403 

257  

 59  

 8  

 33  

Hendry County 

41,339 

235  

 57  

 7  

 34  

Putnam County 

74,731 

418  

 56  

 10  

 35  

Holmes County 

19,651 

109  

 55  

 1  

 36  

Columbia County 

71,908 

397  

 55  

 10  

 37  

Osceola County 

422,545 

2,290  

 54  

 37  

 38  

Sumter County 

144,970 

783  

 54  

 12  

 39  

Brevard County 

630,693 

3,350  

 53  

 28  

 40  

Baker County 

27,803 

143  

 51  

 2  

 41  

Washington County 

25,414 

126  

 50  

 2  

 42  

Gilchrist County 

18,992 

94  

 49  

 4  

 43  

Glades County 

12,454 

61  

 49  

 8  

 44  

Lake County 

410,139 

1,997  

 49  

 30  

 45  

Wakulla County 

35,178 

171  

 49  

 –    

 46  

Levy County 

45,260 

215  

 48  

 6  

 47  

Indian River County 

167,352 

788  

 47  

 5  

 48  

Pasco County 

608,794 

2,850  

 47  

 34  

 49  

Liberty County 

7,603 

35  

 46  

 –    

 50  

Hernando County 

206,896 

942  

 46  

 15  

 51  

St Lucie County 

478,772 

2,137  

 45  

 16  

 52  

Taylor County 

21,283 

93  

 44  

 3  

 53  

Flagler County 

126,705 

545  

 43  

 8  

 54  

Okaloosa County 

216,482 

927  

 43  

 8  

 55  

Clay County 

226,589 

961  

 42  

 8  

 56  

Franklin County 

12,498 

52  

 42  

 4  

 57  

Dixie County 

17,124 

71  

 41  

 3  

 58  

Citrus County 

162,529 

670  

 41  

 8  

 59  

Highlands County 

105,618 

433  

 41  

 10  

 60  

Nassau County 

97,899 

393  

 40  

 7  

 61  

Bradford County  

27,313 

99  

 36  

 3  

 62  

Gulf County 

15,314 

51  

 33  

 2  

 63  

Union County 

15,460 

48  

 31  

 –    

 64  

St Johns County 

462,286 

1,387  

 30  

 16  

 65  

Santa Rosa County 

306,841 

794  

 26  

 6  

 66  

Charlotte County 

202,661 

488  

 24  

 11  

 67  

Lafayette County 

7,786 

15  

 19  

 –    

 

2023 Southwest Florida Fourth Of July Holiday Guide

The effects of Hurricane Ian are still being felt across Southwest Florida as we make Fourth Of July plans. I spent so many July 4ths down on Fort Myers Beach. I’d hang out around Times Square and then fireworks over the pier. Not this year. Same goes for Naples.

Naples has also postponed their fireworks. They plan to do a fireworks show in December. Since so many of their beach access points are closed that also makes sense.  Since that’s not longer an option, what is?

The Fourth falls on a Tuesday, let’s just call it one long weekend. If you’ve got a single personal day or vacation day you can use, July 3rd would be a good one. So we’ll include some events on the weekend prior to the Fourth.

There’s some unique events on this list you may not have heard of. And for those of you who like to get up early on holidays and run a 5k, those are here, too. If I missed one, let me know. I intentionally left off the Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center event since tickets are so pricey. You’d be better off heading down to Sky King and buying your own display. I think most of San Carlos Park does this.

2023 is a weird year for us as we continue to rebuild. With less events, it’s possible that the remaining outdoor fireworks shows will be more crowded than you are used to. Have a great 4th of July everyone!

  • Backstage Party

    FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM

    Rockstar Harley-Davidson

    Backstage Party

    Event in Fort Myers, FL by Rockstar Harley-Davidson on Friday, June 30 2023

  • Bikes Brew & Bagels

    SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 9 AM – 11 AM

    The Specific Chiropractic Centers – Naples

    Bikes Brew & Bagels

    Event in Naples, FL by The Specific Chiropractic Centers - Naples on Saturday, July 1 2023

  • Kids Fishing Event

    SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 10 AM – 1 PM

    Bass Pro Shops (Fort Myers, FL)

    Kids Fishing Event

    Sports event in Estero, FL by Bass Pro Shops on Saturday, July 1 2023

  • Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular

    MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 AT 6:30 PM

    Hammond Stadium

    Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular

    Event in Pine Manor, FL by Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Monday, July 3 2023 with 2K people interested and 118 people going.

  • Independence Day Backyard Picnic Street Fest (Downtown Fort Myers)

    SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 AT 12 PM – 10 PM

    Millennial Brewing Co.

    Independence Day Backyard Picnic Street Fest (Downtown Fort Myers)

    Party event in Fort Myers, FL by Millennial Brewing Co. on Saturday, July 1 2023 with 1.5K people interested and 70 people going.

  • Koreshan State Park Farmers Market

    SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 AT 8 AM – 1 PM

    Koreshan State Historic Site

    Koreshan State Park Farmers Market

    Shopping event in Estero, FL by Friends of Koreshan State Park on Sunday, July 2 2023

  • Independence Day Weekend Sunday Night Fireworks show

    SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023 AT 6 PM

    Hammond Stadium

    Independence Day Weekend Sunday Night Fireworks show

    Event in Fort Myers, FL by Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Sunday, July 2 2023 with 2.2K people interested and 109 people going.

  • USA Independence Day 5K

    Tuesday, Jul 4, 7 – 9 AM

    Hertz Arena  11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, FL

  • Freedom 5K - Cape Coral

    Tuesday, Jul 4

    Freedom 5K - Cape Coral

    Freedom 5K - Cape Coral information, race map, race results, race reviews, and race date. Learn why you should run Freedom 5K - Cape Coral in Cape Coral, FL.

  • Naples 4th of July Parade

    TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 10 AM – 12 PM

    5th Avenue South

    Naples 4th of July Parade

    Party event in Naples, FL by Events In SW Florida on Tuesday, July 4 2023 with 132 people interested and 37 people going.

  • Fishermen's Village Independence Weekend Celebration

    Tuesday, July 4, 2023 12:00pm-9:00pm

    Fishermen’s Village  1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL
    Celebrate our nation’s independence at Fishermen’s Village!
    Freedom Swim: 2:30 pm (start is in Charlotte Harbor (SunSeeker area) at the west side of the southbound US41 bridge)
    Live Music at our Dry Beach 12 noon-9 pm!
    Musician Mark Gorka featured 12 noon-4 pm followed by From the Edge Band, 5-9 pm! Gigantic Fireworks Display begins at 9 pm. Best viewing area is from the Dry Beach.

  • 4th Annual Hotdogs for Heroes!!

    Tuesday, July 4th  Block Party Event: 4pm-10pm

    City Tavern in the downtown Fort Myers River District

    4th Annual Hotdogs for Heroes!!

    4th Annual Hotdogs for Heroes!! Hosted By City Tavern. Event starts on Tuesday, 4 July 2023 and happening at City Tavern, Fort Myers, FL. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.

  • City of Cape Coral Red, White & BOOM!

    TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 5 PM – 10 PM

    Foot of the Cape Coral Pkwy Bridge – 2051 Cape Coral Parkway E Cape Coral, Florida 33904

    City of Cape Coral Red, White & BOOM!

    Music event by City of Cape Coral Special Events and 4 others on Tuesday, July 4 2023 with 268 people interested and 134 people going. 32 posts in the discussion.

  • Star Spangled Bonita 2023

    TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM

    Riverside Park

    Star Spangled Bonita 2023

    Event in Bonita Springs, FL by City of Bonita Springs on Tuesday, July 4 2023 with 957 people interested and 146 people going.

  • 4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS

    TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9:15 PM

    Downtown Fort Myers

    4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS

    Event in Fort Myers, FL by Deb & The Dynamics on Tuesday, July 4 2023 with 1.5K people interested and 137 people going.

  • July 4th Party on the Pool Deck

    TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 7 PM – 11 PM EDT

    Luminary Hotel & Co.

    July 4th Party on the Pool Deck

    Event in Fort Myers, FL by Luminary Hotel & Co. on Tuesday, July 4 2023 with 433 people interested.

  • Fourth of July Naples Princess Cruise

    TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 AT 7 PM – 10:30 PM

    Naples Princess

    Fourth of July Naples Princess Cruise

    Party event in Naples, FL by Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee on Tuesday, July 4 2023

  • Freedom Fest Downtown Fort Myers

    Tuesday, Jul 4, 3 – 10 PM

    River District 2180 First St #510, Fort Myers, FL

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