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PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Florida continues to be one of the most dangerous states for pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,080 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2024. More than 71,000 pedestrians were also injured.

The risks are particularly serious in Florida. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 701 pedestrians were killed in Florida traffic crashes in 2024. Pedestrian deaths accounted for approximately 22% of all traffic fatalities in the state that year.

Florida also ranked second in the nation for pedestrian fatality rates in Smart Growth America’s Dangerous by Design 2024 report. The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area ranked eighth among the nation’s 101 largest metro areas, with 599 pedestrian deaths from 2018 through 2022.

For pedestrians in St. Petersburg and throughout Pinellas County, these numbers highlight the continuing risks of walking near busy roads and intersections. All car accidents can cause serious injuries, but pedestrians are especially vulnerable. Without the protection of a vehicle, even a relatively low-speed collision can cause significant or life-changing injuries.

ST. PETERSBURG PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian and vehicle collision in St. Petersburg or elsewhere in Pinellas County, personal injury attorneys Sean McQuaid and Jonathon Douglas can help you understand your options for seeking compensation.

McQuaid and Douglas have extensive experience handling motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians. They can investigate what happened, deal with the insurance companies, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is one of Florida’s oldest and most established law firms, with a long history of recognition for client advocacy across multiple legal fields. The firm continues to receive professional recognition for its attorneys and legal services. Sean McQuaid has been selected to Florida Super Lawyers every year from 2016 through 2026. In 2026, six Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid attorneys were recognized by Florida Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. The firm was also recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

Call Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas at (727) 381-2300 or schedule a free consultation to speak with a St. Petersburg pedestrian accident attorney about your case.