Florida ranks seventh in the country for its fatal hit and rank rush, according to an analysis of federal traffic data in 2023. Florida recorded 246 fatal hit-and-run incidents last year. The ranking highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding Florida roads, influenced by factors such as population growth, tourism and highway congestion.
The report, conducted by Montana Capital Car title loans using National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, examined the total number of fatal hit-and-rank surges in all US states, the percentage per capita, and the percentage of all fatal crashes, including hit-and-runs. Florida’s rankings place it among other high-risk states such as California, Arizona, Tennessee, Texas and Nevada, indicating a troubling national trend in road safety.
California led the country with a deadly hit and rank rush of 457, but Arizona and Tennessee remained closely together, taking second place in overall risk despite their small population. Nevada finished fourth, while Texas closed in the top five.
At the other end of the spectrum, Iowa and Maine recorded a fatal hit-and-rank rush zero in 2023. Other low-risk states include Idaho, Vermont and Nebraska.
“These states demonstrate that effective enforcement and community accountability can effectively eliminate these tragedy,” said Shir Amram, COO of Montana’s Capital Car Title Loan.
Amram emphasized that hit and run deaths often leave a catastrophic financial burden on their families. Without uninsured driver coverage or other robust insurance protection, the victim’s family could face overwhelming medical costs, legal costs, and income losses.
“Drivers in high-risk states like Florida need to view these numbers as a call to action,” Amram said. “Adequate insurance coverage means the difference between recovery and financial ruin when tragedy occurs.”
Montana Capital Analysis calculated the total number of fatal hit and rank rushes in each state, crashes per 100,000 people, and the percentage of all fatal crashes related to hit and run, based on NHTSA’s crash data analysis network. Composite scores ranked states by overall risk.
The full report is available through the Montana Capital Car Title Loan.
