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I-95 Named Florida's Deadliest Highway in New Study

WPLG Local 10November 5, 20252 min9,736 views
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Florida's Deadliest Roads Study

  • πŸ’‘ A new study by Rosen Injury Law Firm highlights dangerous roads in Florida, with a particular focus on South Florida.
  • 🎯 The study found that I-95 is the deadliest highway in the state based on data from 2019 to 2023.

I-95 Fatal Crash Statistics

  • πŸ“Œ The deadliest stretch of I-95 identified was between Hollywood Boulevard and Northeast 125th Street in Miami-Dade County, with 51 fatal accidents.
  • ⚠️ Another dangerous section of I-95 in Broward County, from West Oakland Park Boulevard to Taft Street, ranked second with 40 fatal crashes.
  • πŸ“ˆ These dense population areas on I-95 tend to be extremely dangerous, according to the law firm.

Insurance Implications and Coverage

  • πŸš— Mark Freidelander of the Florida Insurance Information Institute stated that insurance rates are not directly impacted by the fatality crash history of a specific road segment.
  • πŸ’° Rosen Injury Law Firm emphasizes the importance of having good bodily injury and uninsured motorist coverage, as it can be crucial for clients who lack it.
  • βœ… While uninsured motorist coverage may cost more, it is recommended for its significant benefit on the back end, protecting individuals as if the at-fault driver had insurance.

Study Scope

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ The study also included areas outside of South Florida, with Duval County near Jacksonville ranking third overall for dangerous roadways.
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