Car Accidents in Tampa, FL: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Tampa, FL.
We keep a close eye on the roads and intersections that matter most, whether it’s I-275 over the Howard Frankland Bridge, Malfunction Junction downtown, the Selmon Expressway, or city avenues like Hillsborough, Nebraska, and Fowler. As Tampa grows, we watch how new traffic patterns, development, and safety projects impact everyone who uses these streets.
When a crash happens, figuring out who handled your report and how to get the information you need can be confusing. That’s why our team is here to guide you, answer your questions, and help you make sense of the next steps, no matter where your accident happened in Tampa.
If you've been in a crash, where it happened matters: whether it occurred within city limits or on a county road or highway determines which agency writes the report and where you can get a copy. Read on for a detailed look at Tampa, FL crash statistics, step-by-step instructions for obtaining police reports, and resources to help you stay safe in the city.
Getting a Tampa Police Crash Report
Florida’s crash reporting rules depend on where your accident happens. If you’re in a crash that causes injury, death, or at least $2,000 in damage inside Tampa city limits, you’ll need to notify the Tampa Police Department. If the crash happens outside the city, contact the county sheriff or the nearest Florida Highway Patrol station instead.
You can get a Tampa police report from the Records Section at One Police Center, 411 N. Franklin St., weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on city holidays). Call 813-276-3250 if you have questions. To order online, go to FloridaCrashPortal.gov (reports cost $12). If you prefer to mail your request, it’s $2; just include a copy of your driver’s license, the report number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Bring the report number if you have it, or the date and location of the crash if you don’t. Law firms and insurance companies have to sign a sworn statement, and the Records Section page gives no turnaround time. For the first 60 days after a report is filed, Florida keeps crash reports that reveal personal information confidential, open only to the people involved, their lawyers, their insurers, and a few others the statute names.
If the Florida Highway Patrol handled your crash, you can buy the report on the same state crash portal or request it at your nearest FHP Troop Station. For minor crashes, drivers can also file their own report using the state’s Driver Report of a Traffic Crash form. For more details, check out our Florida crash report guide.
Rather skip the portal and the paperwork, or not sure who wrote your report? We can get a copy of your report for you at no cost.
Tampa Traffic Deaths and Crash Totals
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed in traffic crashes | 53, down from 77 in 2022 | 2023 | City of Tampa |
| People killed in traffic crashes, five-year total | 315 | 2018 to 2022 | City of Tampa Vision Zero 2023 Annual Report |
| People severely injured in traffic crashes, five-year total | 1,261 | 2018 to 2022 | City of Tampa Vision Zero 2023 Annual Report |
| Total crashes, five-year total | 77,264 | 2018 to 2022 | City of Tampa Vision Zero 2023 Annual Report |
| Share of traffic deaths on the High Injury Network, which covers 24% of road miles | 73% | 2014 to 2018 | City of Tampa Vision Zero Action Plan |
| Share of fatal crashes involving a pedestrian | 39% | 2014 to 2018 | City of Tampa Vision Zero Action Plan |
The 2023 and 2022 death counts are from a City of Tampa news release issued in January 2024.
Five-year totals are from the City’s Vision Zero 2023 Annual Report, which found that crashes per mile on the High Injury Network dropped by 26 percent from 2018 to 2022. The network and pedestrian stats come from the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan (based on 2014–2018 crashes). According to that plan, roads with 40–45 mph speed limits accounted for 68 percent of deadly pedestrian crashes, and nearly half of the pedestrians killed or seriously hurt were between 56 and 75 years old.
Tampa’s High Injury Corridors
Hillsborough Avenue carries the highest total on the City of Tampa’s High Injury Network: 145 crashes that killed or incapacitated someone from 2014 to 2018, according to the Vision Zero Action Plan. Across the city, the plan found that wide roads of four to six lanes posted at 40 mph or more produced 58 percent of crashes that killed someone or left a life-altering injury, and that most deaths happened in the dark or in poor light. The top-tier corridors are mostly state-owned roads. The counts below use the plan’s limits and years, and the plan notes that some crashes are counted on more than one corridor.
- Hillsborough Avenue, North Hoover Boulevard to North 50th Street: Over these 8.1 miles, 33 of the 145 crashes were fatal, and 112 left someone incapacitated.
- Nebraska Avenue, East Bougainvillea Avenue to East Floribraska Avenue: This 5.3-mile stretch logged 69 crashes that killed or incapacitated someone, 14 of them fatal.
- Busch Boulevard, North Florida Avenue to North 40th Street: In just 2.6 miles, the plan counted 50 such crashes, 11 fatal and 39 incapacitating.
- Fowler Avenue, North Nebraska Avenue to North 52nd Street: The 3.3-mile segment had 48 crashes that killed or incapacitated someone, 7 of them fatal.
- Armenia Avenue, West Waters Avenue to Main Street: Armenia also reached 48 over 4.7 miles, but only 1 of those crashes was fatal,l and the other 47 were incapacitating.
The interstates have their own trouble spot. In January 2023, an FDOT spokesperson told FOX 13 there are almost 1,000 crashes a year in the downtown interchange area around Malfunction Junction, where I-275 and I-4 meet.
Trauma Centers for Tampa Crash Injuries
Tampa General Hospital is a Level I trauma center, according to the Florida Department of Health’s July 2026 update, and is the first and only Level I trauma center in the Tampa Bay area. St. Joseph’s Hospital (3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) is listed as a Level II trauma center. Also, it has a pediatric trauma designation, making it the only hospital in Hillsborough County with that status.
Nearby, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Polk County is listed as a Level I center, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s in Pinellas County is a pediatric trauma center.
Once you’re through the emergency room, we can connect you with local help, from doctors and body shops to injury attorneys. Contact our team.
Tampa Crash Questions
How many people die in Tampa traffic crashes each year?
Tampa recorded 53 traffic deaths in 2023, compared with 77 in 2022, according to the City of Tampa. Over the five years from 2018 through 2022, the City’s Vision Zero reporting counted 315 people killed and 1,261 severely injured in 77,264 crashes.
Which Tampa road has the most serious crashes?
Hillsborough Avenue, between North Hoover Boulevard and North 50th Street, leads the City’s High Injury Network with 145 crashes that killed or incapacitated someone from 2014 to 2018, 33 of them fatal. Nebraska Avenue had 69 and Busch Boulevard 50, according to the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan.
How do I get a Tampa police accident report?
Request it from the Tampa Police Records Section at One Police Center, 411 N. Franklin St., open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online orders go through FloridaCrashPortal.gov for $12. A mailed request costs $2 and needs a copy of your driver’s license, the report number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Are Tampa roads dangerous for pedestrians?
In the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan, which studied 2014 to 2018 crashes, pedestrians were involved in 39 percent of Tampa’s fatal crashes. Roads with 40 to 45 mph speed limits accounted for 68 percent of deadly pedestrian crashes, and 46 percent of the pedestrians killed or severely injured were 56 to 75 years old.
Hillsborough County Accident Reports on Local Accident Reports
Fatal Pedestrian Crash on US-301 in East Lake-Orient Park, FL
Police Vehicle Strikes Two Officers, Suspect During Arrest on E Busch Blvd in Tampa, FL
Fatal Pedestrian Crash on N Nebraska Ave in Tampa, FL
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on SR-39 in Plant City, FL
Fatal Motorcycle Pileup on I-75 NB in Tampa, FL
Our team at Local Accident Reports is dedicated to keeping Tampa and Hillsborough County residents informed about crashes. We know how important it is to have timely, local information you can trust, so we go beyond state-level data to bring you county-by-county updates that matter most to our neighbors.
So, for a deeper look at past incidents, you can explore our full Hillsborough County accident news archive, where you will find the most recent crash reports for Hillsborough County, including Tampa, East Lake-Orient Park, Palm River-Clair Mel, and Riverview.
Tampa’s busy avenues are not the only ones that see high crash activity around the Sunshine State: you’ll find the most dangerous roads and intersections across Florida on our site. And we don’t just stick to Florida: new wrecks from across the country show up in our recent accident alerts as they’re reported.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.