Fatal crashes in Jefferson County, Florida
In 2024, 10 people died in 9 fatal crashes in Jefferson County, Florida, up from 3 in 2023. From 2015 to 2024 the county recorded 41 fatal crashes and 49 deaths, the 62nd most of 67 counties in Florida.
62.8 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 13.4 across Florida in 2024; 33.5 against 15.1 a year over 2015 to 2024. Population 15,921, Census Bureau estimate. All fatal crashes in Florida.
Deaths in Jefferson County by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 10 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
The deadliest roads in Jefferson County
I-10 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Jefferson County from 2015 to 2024: 12, with 17 deaths. The 1 road listed held 29% of all fatal crashes in Jefferson County from 2015 to 2024; 1 is an interstate. 73% of the county's fatal crashes were on an interstate, US or state route; the other 27% were on county roads and city streets. Routes are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| Road | Fatal crashes | Deaths | 2022 to 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-10 | 12 | 17 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen in Jefferson County
41 fatal crashes in Jefferson County, Florida from 2015 to 2024 have a known time, too few for any one weekday and time of day to stand out. The worst hour is 6 pm to 7 pm; the worst month is January.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash |
| Tue | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash |
| Wed | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 7.3 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 12.2 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 4.9 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 1 fatal crash |
By hour
By month
- Jan12.2%
- Feb9.8%
- Mar12.2%
- Apr9.8%
- May4.9%
- Jun12.2%
- Jul4.9%
- Aug2.4%
- Sep9.8%
- Oct4.9%
- Nov9.8%
- Dec7.3%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes in Jefferson County first hit
The first harmful event was a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 42%; a collision with another vehicle in 29%, a rollover in 12%, a pedestrian in 7.3%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 17 | 42% |
| Collision with another vehicle | 12 | 29% |
| Rollover | 5 | 12% |
| Pedestrian | 3 | 7.3% |
| Other | 2 | 4.9% |
| Cyclist | 1 | 2.4% |
| Parked vehicle | 1 | 2.4% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes in Jefferson County compare with Florida
The largest difference from Florida: from 2015 to 2024, 100% of fatal crashes in Jefferson County were on rural roads, against 24% across Florida. Also above the Florida share: unlit roads at night and distracted drivers. Below it: intersections, motorcycles and pedestrians. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Florida. A share is only given over 20 crashes; above or below means more than chance would give on 41 crashes.
| Jefferson | Florida | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural roads | 100% | 24% | above the Florida share |
| At or near an intersection | 4.9% | 35% | below the Florida share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 44% | 24% | above the Florida share |
| A drinking driver | 22% | 21% | about the same as the Florida share |
| Speeding | 12% | 9.8% | about the same as the Florida share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 17% | 7.9% | above the Florida share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 39% | 45% | about the same as the Florida share |
| Hit-and-run | 2.4% | 7.6% | about the same as the Florida share |
| A motorcycle involved | 2.4% | 20% | below the Florida share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 8.2% | 22% | below the Florida share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in Jefferson County, Florida
- How many people died in car accidents in Jefferson County in 2024?
- 10 people died in 9 fatal crashes in Jefferson County, Florida, in 2024, up from 3 in 2023. That is 62.8 deaths per 100,000 residents, against 13.4 across Florida. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- What is the deadliest road in Jefferson County?
- I-10 had the most fatal crashes of any numbered road in Jefferson County from 2015 to 2024: 12, with 17 deaths.
- How many fatal crashes in Jefferson County involved a drinking driver?
- 9 of 41 fatal crashes in Jefferson County from 2015 to 2024 involved a driver NHTSA recorded as drinking, 22%, against 21% across Florida.
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Where the Jefferson County numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash NHTSA filed in Jefferson County (county code 65). A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The rate per 100,000 uses the Census Bureau's population estimate for the county; it is the only figure here not counted from FARS. Totals from state highway departments and news reports can differ: they count from their own crash reports, often before every death within 30 days is known, while NHTSA's file is checked against death certificates and revised once a year. The full method.
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