The Most Dangerous Roads in Tampa and Hillsborough County
US 301 is the deadliest road in Hillsborough County, killing 62 people in five years. We mapped every fatal and serious-injury crash to rank Tampa's most dangerous corridors and intersections — and to show which roads kill most often per crash.
If you drive in Tampa, the crash data points to a clear answer for which roads to respect most. We analyzed every fatal crash (from the federal FARS census) and every serious-injury crash (from Florida DOT data) in Hillsborough County; over the window studied, 914 people were killed and 6,556 seriously injured. The deadliest single corridor is US 301. You can explore any road on our interactive Florida Crash Report map.
Tampa's deadliest road corridors
Ranked by the number of people killed, these are Hillsborough County's most dangerous roads:
US 301 runs down the county's spine and combines high speeds with heavy commercial and cross-traffic — it kills at one of the highest rates per crash in the county (about 26 deaths per 100 serious crashes). US 41 (Nebraska Avenue / Tamiami Trail) and SR 60 (Adamo Drive and Brandon Boulevard) are busy urban arterials with high pedestrian exposure. The interstates — I-75 and I-275 — produce large injury totals from sheer volume and speed.
The most dangerous intersections in Hillsborough
Ranked by recurring serious crashes, the worst intersections cluster in the fast-growing south county:
| Intersection | Severe crashes | Serious injuries |
|---|---|---|
| SR 674 & US 301 | 15 | 17 |
| Big Bend Rd & Ketchum Valley Dr | 12 | 23 |
| Big Bend Rd & Lincoln Rd | 11 | 16 |
| Big Bend Rd & US 301 | 11 | 14 |
| Lakewood Dr & SR 574 | 10 | 11 |
Worst Hillsborough intersections by recurring serious crashes, 2014–2018. Source: FDOT.
When and how crashes happen in Tampa
The deadliest single crash in the county killed 6 people in 2023. The pattern is consistent: most fatal crashes come on Saturday nights, after dark, with a lane departure — a vehicle drifting or veering out of its lane — as the single most common factor in serious crashes.
What this means if you were hurt
A road's reputation doesn't decide fault — Florida looks at what each driver did in the specific crash — but a documented danger pattern is useful context. If you were injured on one of these roads, the priorities are the same: get medical care within 14 days to preserve your PIP benefits, document the scene, and understand your coverage before talking to an insurer. See what to do after a crash and what your claim may be worth. For the statewide picture, see the most dangerous roads in Florida.
This guide is educational and not legal advice. Rankings describe aggregate public-record crash patterns over a multi-year window, not the cause of any individual crash.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most dangerous road in Tampa?
US 301 is the deadliest road in Hillsborough County, with 62 people killed over the five-year window analyzed — and one of the highest death-per-crash rates in the county. It runs down the county's spine and mixes high speeds with heavy commercial and cross-traffic.
What are the most dangerous roads in Hillsborough County?
By people killed, the deadliest Hillsborough corridors are US 301, I-75, US 41 (Nebraska Avenue / Tamiami Trail), SR 60 (Adamo Drive / Brandon Boulevard), and I-275. Together they account for a large share of the county's traffic deaths.
How many people die in car accidents in Tampa each year?
Across Hillsborough County, 914 people were killed and 6,556 seriously injured over the 2014–2018 window analyzed here — an average of well over 180 deaths a year. The county's per-capita rate is near the Florida average.
What are the worst intersections in Tampa?
The worst recurring-crash intersections cluster in the south county, led by SR 674 & US 301 and several intersections along Big Bend Road. These see the most repeated serious crashes rather than one-off events.
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This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. Every crash is different — for advice about your situation, talk to a licensed Florida attorney. Reviewed August 9, 2026.