Hit and Run in Florida
7,757 cases (2025) · 60 counties · All charges
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Based on 7,757 Hit and Run cases across Florida (2025), the statewide guilty rate is 48.0% with a 1.5% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 38.3% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 3 months, with an average fine of $451.
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Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
Counties ranked by hit and run case volume; the rate shown is each county's dismissal rate for the window marked. Click any county for its full outcome breakdown — guilty and withheld rates, sentencing, and trends.
All Florida countiesYear-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends — statewide
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,027 | 49.1% | 1.9% | 11.6 months |
| 2024 | 8,065 | 49.1% | 1.7% | 1 year, 1 months |
| 2025 | 7,952 | 48.3% | 1.4% | 1 year, 4 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts.
Monthly Trend — Hit and Run Dispositions Statewide
Court dispositions of Hit and Run charges across Florida, month by month. FloridaCourtFile refreshes this data monthly from FDLE's Criminal Justice Data Transparency releases — no other public source tracks Florida charge outcomes at this cadence.
| Month | Dispositions | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 687 | 50.4% | 2.0% |
| 2024-08 | 680 | 54.3% | 1.2% |
| 2024-09 | 603 | 48.8% | 1.0% |
| 2024-10 | 663 | 44.6% | 1.7% |
| 2024-11 | 679 | 48.9% | 1.5% |
| 2024-12 | 579 | 44.4% | 3.6% |
| 2025-01 | 744 | 49.9% | 1.9% |
| 2025-02 | 645 | 45.4% | 1.4% |
| 2025-03 | 629 | 46.3% | 0.6% |
| 2025-04 | 690 | 50.9% | 1.3% |
| 2025-05 | 626 | 50.2% | 2.1% |
| 2025-06 | 680 | 46.3% | 2.2% |
| 2025-07 | 687 | 52.4% | 2.2% |
| 2025-08 | 681 | 50.5% | 0.9% |
| 2025-09 | 681 | 46.7% | 0.9% |
| 2025-10 | 696 | 47.7% | 0.9% |
| 2025-11 | 592 | 49.0% | 1.0% |
| 2025-12 | 623 | 44.0% | 2.1% |
Counts for recent months can rise slightly in later releases as courts report late dispositions. Data through FDLE's July 2026 release.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency — FloridaCourtFile.com
Related Florida Statute
§ 316.027 / § 316.061 — Hit and Run
Florida Statutes § 316.027 and § 316.061 criminalize leaving the scene of an accident without fulfilling legal duties to stop, provide information, and render aid. These laws apply to accidents involving property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Florida?
The statewide guilty rate for Hit and Run is 48.0% based on 7,757 cases from 60 counties (2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Hit and Run in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Hit and Run is 1.5% across all Florida counties (2025).
How does Hit and Run sentencing vary by county?
Sentencing for Hit and Run varies significantly by county. Browse the county breakdown table above to compare guilty rates, dismissal rates, and average sentences across all 60 counties.
What does adjudication withheld mean for Hit and Run?
Adjudication withheld means the court found sufficient evidence of guilt but chose not to formally convict the defendant. This is unique to Florida and means the charge does not appear as a conviction on the defendant's record, though the arrest record remains. For Hit and Run, adjudication is withheld in 38.3% of cases statewide (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Florida (2025). Based on 7,757 public court records across 60 counties; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 7,757 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com