Augment LeadsIn this guide: Hillsborough County's crash record from the state report, the suit deadline and defendant rule for claims against Florida public bodies, and the questions Tampa intake should ask. For the rest of Florida's rules, see Florida car accident leads.
Hillsborough County in the 2024 state crash report
FLHSMV's 2024 Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report shows 26,269 crashes in Hillsborough County in 2024, with 180 deaths and 17,359 injuries. Deaths fell from 230 in 2023 and 225 in 2022.
From the report's county tables:
- Bicyclists: 687 crashes, 17 deaths and 649 injuries, up from 602 bicycle crashes in 2023.
- Pedestrians: 600 crashes, 54 deaths and 533 injuries.
- Motorcyclists: 572 crashes and 36 deaths.
- Impairment: 23 deaths in alcohol-confirmed crashes, 18 in drug-confirmed crashes and 14 in crashes with both confirmed.
These are county figures that include the City of Tampa and the rest of Hillsborough County.
Suing a Florida public body after a Tampa crash
Crashes involving a HART bus, a city or county vehicle, or a state road crew fall under Fla. Stat. 768.28. After the written claim under section 768.28(6), two more rules apply:
- Suit deadline. Under section 768.28(14), the civil action must be filed within 4 years after the claim accrues, except that wrongful death and medical malpractice follow the limits in section 95.11(5).
- Who to name. Under section 768.28(9)(a), a government officer, employee or agent isn't personally liable for acts within the scope of employment unless they acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose or with wanton and willful disregard of safety. The claim generally runs against the entity.
Statewide rules that still apply
Tampa crash claims against private drivers follow Florida's PIP and 14-day rule, the two-year limit in Fla. Stat. 95.11(5)(a) and the more-than-50-percent fault bar. Sources are on the Florida car accident leads page and in the statute of limitations by state table.
General information, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the statute or your counsel.
What to ask Tampa callers
- Ask whether the caller was on a bicycle or on foot. Bicycle crashes in Hillsborough rose to 687 in 2024; route these to your bicycle accident or pedestrian accident screen.
- Ask whether the other driver was arrested, tested or suspected of drinking or drug use, and whether the caller has the report number.
- Ask whether a HART bus, a city or county vehicle or a road crew was involved, so an attorney can plan the written claim and choose the right defendant.
- Ask for the date of the crash and the date of first treatment. Both drive Florida deadlines.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people died in Hillsborough County traffic crashes in 2024?
FLHSMV's 2024 annual report lists 180 crash deaths in Hillsborough County, down from 230 in 2023.
How many bicyclists were hurt in Hillsborough County crashes in 2024?
The report counts 687 bicycle crashes in Hillsborough County in 2024, with 17 bicyclist deaths and 649 injuries.
How long is there to sue a Florida city or county after a crash?
Under Fla. Stat. 768.28(14), suit must be filed within 4 years after the claim accrues, after the written claim process. Wrongful death actions follow the shorter limits in section 95.11(5).
Can a Tampa crash claim name the government employee who was driving?
Generally not. Fla. Stat. 768.28(9)(a) shields officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of employment unless they acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose or with wanton and willful disregard of safety.
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