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Car accidents in Edgewater: local guide
Hurt in a crash in Edgewater? Here is local information to help with the next step. CarAccidentsMiami.com is a lawyer referral service, not a law firm. We can connect you with an independent licensed Florida attorney for a free consultation.
Roads and trouble spots in Edgewater
Main roads include Biscayne Boulevard, NE 2nd Avenue, NE 36th Street, the Venetian Causeway (NE 15th Street), the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) and NE 4th Avenue.
Main roads include Biscayne Boulevard, NE 2nd Avenue, NE 36th Street, the Venetian Causeway (NE 15th Street), the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) and NE 4th Avenue.
Edgewater’s bayfront towers sit along Biscayne Boulevard, one of the busiest surface roads in the city. Residents cross six lanes to reach shops and bus stops, construction trucks serve new high-rises, and drivers coming off the Venetian and Julia Tuttle causeways merge into local traffic.
Transit, bikes and pedestrians
The City of Miami Biscayne trolley runs the length of Edgewater, and Metromover’s Omni-area stations are at the south end. If you were hurt on foot, on a bike or as a passenger, your own household PIP policy usually pays first.
Nearest emergency care
Jackson Memorial Hospital and its Ryder Trauma Center (1611 NW 12th Ave), Miami-Dade’s main adult trauma center; Mount Sinai Medical Center (4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach) is reachable across the bay. In an emergency, always call 911.
A tip for Edgewater crashes
Pedestrian crashes on Biscayne Boulevard often involve turning drivers. Note the light cycle and any crosswalk signal if you can.
Florida basics after any crash
- Get medical care within 14 days to keep your PIP benefits.
- PIP covers 80% of reasonable medical bills and 60% of lost wages, up to $10,000.
- Most negligence claims must be filed within two years (crashes after March 24, 2023).
Crash data: we do not publish neighborhood crash counts we cannot source. Official data is available from Signal Four Analytics and the FLHSMV.
Nearby neighborhoods: Downtown Miami · Midtown · Wynwood · Design District · All Miami neighborhoods
Helpful guides: How to Get a Miami Crash Report · Florida PIP Guide · Car accidents
Neighborhood source: City of Miami District Offices and NET area map (service area: Wynwood/Edgewater).
Edgewater at a glance
- Margaret Pace Park
- Biscayne Bay waterfront
- Venetian Causeway
- Biscayne Boulevard corridor
After a crash in Miami
- Call 911 and stay at the scene
- Photograph cars, plates and the street
- Get witness names and numbers
- See a doctor within 14 days (PIP)
- Keep the crash report number
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do after a car accident in Edgewater?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt, get medical care within 14 days to protect your PIP benefits, photograph the scene and vehicles, collect witness names and ask the officer for the report number.
Which police agency handles crashes in Edgewater?
Edgewater is inside the City of Miami, so the Miami Police Department usually handles crashes on city streets. The Florida Highway Patrol usually handles crashes on the interstates and expressways. Ask the officer which agency is writing the report.
Where is the nearest emergency care to Edgewater?
Jackson Memorial Hospital and its Ryder Trauma Center (1611 NW 12th Ave), Miami-Dade’s main adult trauma center; Mount Sinai Medical Center (4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach) is reachable across the bay. In an emergency, always call 911.
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