Know the timing, traffic, and tricks before they blame you.
Welcome to Paradise… and the Afternoon Danger Zone for Accidents!
The Florida Keys are world-famous for sunsets, scooters, and scenic rides—but also for a surge in car and scooter crashes after 3PM. In 2024 alone, Monroe County saw over 1,700 vehicle crashes, with a significant number concentrated between 3PM and 7PM, particularly in high-traffic areas like Key West, Islamorada, and the Seven Mile Bridge.
In March 2025, the Keys hit a record 174 crashes in a single month—the highest in recent years.
Why Accidents Spike After 3PM
At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve spent over 25 years helping accident victims across the Keys, and we know the patterns insurers don’t want you to understand:
- Tourist Traffic Peaks: Roads flood with rental cars and unfamiliar drivers returning from day trips or heading out to dinner.
- Scooter & Moped Volume Increases: Many are first-time riders not used to sharing tight lanes with cars or navigating unpredictable stop-and-go flow.
- Sun Glare: The Florida sun might be great for Instagram, but it’s also a leading cause of poor visibility in late afternoon accidents.
- Congested Main Roads: U.S. 1 becomes a bottleneck, especially heading into and out of Key West, and one bad decision can lead to a pile-up.
Scooter Accidents in Key West: What Tourists Don’t Realize
Scooter rentals are a rite of passage in Key West—but they come with serious risk. Florida studies show:
- Moped riders are 3x more likely to suffer injury in a crash than car drivers.
- In the Keys, scooter accidents peak between 2:30PM and 6:00PM, especially near Duval Street, Whitehead Street, and the Southernmost Point.
If you’re a local resident hit by a tourist—or a visitor hurt while following the rules—you need someone who knows how to cut through the blame game.
Protect Yourself: 5 Moves to Make Right After a Crash
Whether you’re in a car, on a scooter, or crossing the street:
- Get medical attention—even if you feel “okay.”
- Take photos of everything: vehicle damage, skid marks, road signs, lighting, injuries.
- Ask for witness names and contact info.
- Call law enforcement and insist on a report—don’t let someone talk you out of it.
- Call an attorney who knows how the Keys work—not a call center hundreds of miles away.
Why Clients Trust Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti
We’re not a billboard firm. We don’t hand off your case to paralegals you’ve never met. With offices serving Key West and throughout Monroe County, our attorneys handle your case personally, from day one to settlement or trial.
Why one client was grateful for hiring our firm, after other PI firms turned her down.
- Over 40 years of experience in South Florida injury law
- We’ve recovered millions for car, truck, scooter, and pedestrian accident victims
- You’ll always speak directly to your attorney, not an answering service
Injured in the Keys? Don’t Wait.
At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we fight to get you the compensation you deserve—and the respect you won’t get from firms that treat you like a file number.
