State Highway 44 in Florida: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 174 fatal crashes on State Highway 44 in Florida killed 191 people, the 20th most of any numbered road in Florida. In 2024 there were 22 fatal crashes and 22 deaths on the road.
An state highway running through 4 counties of Florida. All fatal crashes in Florida.
Deaths on State Highway 44 in Florida by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | 23 | 27 |
| 2021 | 25 | 27 |
| 2020 | 11 | 11 |
| 2019 | 18 | 21 |
| 2018 | 19 | 21 |
| 2017 | 13 | 13 |
| 2016 | 16 | 21 |
| 2015 | 11 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on State Highway 44 in Florida: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Volusia County County had the most fatal crashes on State Highway 44 from 2015 to 2024: 66, with 74 deaths. Volusia, Citrus and Lake counties together held 83% of fatal crashes in State Highway 44 in Florida from 2015 to 2024; the 4 listed held 100%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volusia County | 6 | 66 | 74 |
| 2 | Citrus County | 6 | 42 | 46 |
| 3 | Lake County | 6 | 36 | 40 |
| 4 | Sumter County | 4 | 30 | 31 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on State Highway 44 in Florida
The heaviest slot is Friday, 4 to 8 pm, with 10 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 1 pm to 2 pm; the worst month is December.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5.2 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 1.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 5.2 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 4.6 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.7 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.9 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 0.6 percent, 1 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.3 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 5.7 percent, 10 fatal crashes | 3.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 4.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.1 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 1.7 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 5.7 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan9.8%
- Feb6.3%
- Mar7.5%
- Apr7.5%
- May5.2%
- Jun8.6%
- Jul4.6%
- Aug8.0%
- Sep9.8%
- Oct7.5%
- Nov10.3%
- Dec14.9%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on State Highway 44 in Florida first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in most fatal crashes, 57%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 13%, a pedestrian in 12%, a rollover in 7.5%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 99 | 57% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 23 | 13% |
| Pedestrian | 21 | 12% |
| Rollover | 13 | 7.5% |
| Cyclist | 10 | 5.7% |
| Other | 7 | 4.0% |
| Parked vehicle | 1 | 0.6% |
| 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 on State Highway 44 in Florida compare with the state
A drinking driver was recorded in 23% of fatal crashes in State Highway 44 in Florida from 2015 to 2024, above the Florida share of 21%; speeding in 5.2%, below the Florida share of 9.8%; a hit-and-run in 7.5%, about the Florida share; a driver recorded as distracted in 11%, above the Florida share of 7.9%; 36% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, below the Florida share of 45%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Florida. A share is only given over 20 crashes.
| State Highway 44 | Florida | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 44% | 24% | above the Florida share |
| At or near an intersection | 39% | 35% | above the Florida share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 34% | 24% | above the Florida share |
| A drinking driver | 23% | 21% | above the Florida share |
| Speeding | 5.2% | 9.8% | below the Florida share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 11% | 7.9% | above the Florida share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 36% | 45% | below the Florida share |
| Hit-and-run | 7.5% | 7.6% | about the same as the Florida share |
| A motorcycle involved | 25% | 20% | above the Florida share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 12% | 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 State Highway 44 in Florida
- How many fatal crashes have there been on State Highway 44 in Florida?
- 174 fatal crashes killed 191 people on State Highway 44 in Florida from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 22 fatal crashes and 22 deaths.
- Where on State Highway 44 in Florida do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Volusia County had the most fatal crashes on State Highway 44 from 2015 to 2024: 66, with 74 deaths. Citrus County was second with 42.
- When do fatal crashes on State Highway 44 in Florida happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Friday, 4 to 8 pm, with 10 fatal crashes.
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Where the State Highway 44 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as State Highway 44 in Florida (filed under 9 spellings, such as "SR- 44", "SR-44", "SR-44 CANAL ST", "SR-44 E"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.