Hit and Run in Florida
23,805
Total Cases
48.4%
Guilty Rate
1.7%
Dismissal Rate
38.1%
Withheld Rate
1 year, 2 months
Avg Sentence
Based on 23,805 Hit and Run cases across 60 Florida counties (2023-2025), the statewide guilty rate is 48.4% with a 1.7% dismissal rate. Adjudication was withheld in 38.1% of cases. The average sentence for convicted defendants is 1 year, 2 months, with an average fine of $351.
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| County | Cases | Guilty Rate | Withheld | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 2,270 | 28.9% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 8.6 months |
| Duval | 2,239 | 34.0% | 63.2% | 1.3% | 7.1 months |
| Hillsborough | 1,785 | 47.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% | 1 year, 10 months |
| Pinellas | 1,448 | 70.7% | 27.7% | 1.0% | 11.4 months |
| Orange | 1,250 | 27.7% | 61.9% | 5.7% | 5.9 months |
| Broward | 1,247 | 25.7% | 71.6% | 1.3% | 1 year, 9 months |
| Polk | 1,070 | 57.7% | 32.6% | 0.4% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Sarasota | 933 | 43.9% | 34.0% | 1.3% | 2.6 years |
| Volusia | 794 | 50.9% | 36.3% | 4.4% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Pasco | 754 | 48.8% | 50.5% | 0.4% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Manatee | 680 | 48.8% | 40.0% | 3.1% | 3.3 years |
| Bay | 661 | 44.5% | 42.5% | 2.0% | 8.7 months |
| Escambia | 569 | 62.4% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 1 year, 11 months |
| Miami-Dade | 509 | 50.9% | 29.9% | 0.4% | 2.3 years |
| Seminole | 457 | 50.3% | 43.1% | 2.4% | 9.7 months |
| St. Johns | 450 | 41.6% | 34.7% | 4.7% | 6.9 months |
| Marion | 436 | 67.7% | 31.2% | 0.0% | 5.8 months |
| Lake | 433 | 60.3% | 36.7% | 1.2% | 6.9 months |
| Lee | 417 | 86.8% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 7.7 months |
| Leon | 388 | 34.5% | 17.8% | 1.8% | 6.3 months |
| Martin | 354 | 82.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 7.5 months |
| Okaloosa | 336 | 35.4% | 41.4% | 1.8% | 11.0 months |
| Collier | 332 | 68.1% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 8.6 months |
| St. Lucie | 302 | 84.4% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 9.1 months |
| Osceola | 296 | 48.3% | 48.0% | 2.0% | 11.7 months |
| Charlotte | 278 | 71.6% | 21.6% | 0.0% | 7.3 months |
| Alachua | 273 | 64.5% | 32.2% | 0.4% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Clay | 273 | 47.3% | 49.8% | 2.9% | 1 year, 3 months |
| Hernando | 243 | 49.4% | 37.0% | 0.8% | 7.1 months |
| Indian River | 241 | 83.8% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 2.3 months |
| Santa Rosa | 238 | 60.1% | 21.8% | 2.5% | 5.3 months |
| Citrus | 198 | 49.5% | 45.5% | 1.0% | 1 year |
| Sumter | 166 | 63.3% | 35.5% | 0.6% | 1 year |
| Monroe | 164 | 50.0% | 39.6% | 0.0% | 2.2 months |
| Brevard | 156 | 44.9% | 49.4% | 2.6% | 9.4 months |
| Walton | 151 | 43.0% | 33.8% | 6.6% | 7.0 months |
| Putnam | 125 | 71.2% | 21.6% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Nassau | 95 | 45.3% | 54.7% | 0.0% | 7.1 months |
| Highlands | 93 | 77.4% | 20.4% | 1.1% | 3.4 months |
| Columbia | 81 | 51.9% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 6.5 years |
| Hendry | 75 | 62.7% | 18.7% | 0.0% | 2.1 years |
| Jackson | 65 | 53.8% | 46.2% | 0.0% | 5.0 months |
| Okeechobee | 62 | 67.7% | 32.3% | 0.0% | 6.7 months |
| Desoto | 61 | 60.7% | 39.3% | 0.0% | 2.0 years |
| Bradford | 37 | 78.4% | 21.6% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| Hardee | 37 | 37.8% | 18.9% | 2.7% | 5.1 years |
| Suwannee | 32 | 81.2% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 7.3 years |
| Levy | 27 | 74.1% | 25.9% | 0.0% | 4.8 months |
| Wakulla | 24 | 75.0% | 20.8% | 4.2% | 1.2 months |
| Glades | 23 | 69.6% | 26.1% | 0.0% | 1 year, 7 months |
| Holmes | 22 | 72.7% | 27.3% | 0.0% | 9.0 months |
| Baker | 20 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 3.8 months |
| Jefferson | 20 | 85.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% | 2.5 years |
| Washington | 20 | 55.0% | 40.0% | 5.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Franklin | 19 | 36.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 1.0 months |
| Gulf | 19 | 84.2% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 5.3 months |
| Calhoun | 16 | 31.2% | 68.8% | 0.0% | 17 days |
| Gilchrist | 15 | 80.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 1 year, 2 months |
| Madison | 13 | 53.8% | 30.8% | 15.4% | 22 days |
| Union | 13 | 84.6% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 4.1 years |
Year-Over-Year Trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,914 | 48.7% | 2.0% | 11.5 months |
| 2024 | 7,982 | 48.9% | 1.7% | 1 year, 2 months |
| 2025 | 7,897 | 47.6% | 1.4% | 1 year, 5 months |
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 48.4% based on 23,805 cases from 60 counties (2023-2025).
What is the dismissal rate for Hit and Run in Florida?
The statewide dismissal rate for Hit and Run is 1.7% across all Florida counties.
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 38.1% of cases statewide.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 23,805 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026