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Car accidents in The Roads: local guide
Hurt in a crash in The Roads? 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 The Roads
Main roads include SW 15th Road, SW 3rd Avenue, South Miami Avenue, Coral Way, SW 32nd Road and I-95 and US-1 near the Vizcaya interchange.
Main roads include SW 15th Road, SW 3rd Avenue, South Miami Avenue, Coral Way, SW 32nd Road and I-95 and US-1 near the Vizcaya interchange.
The Roads is laid out on diagonal streets that cut across the city grid, creating unusual angled intersections where drivers misjudge right of way. Cut-through traffic between Brickell, Coral Way and I-95 moves fast on SW 15th Road and SW 3rd Avenue past homes and schools.
Transit, bikes and pedestrians
Metrorail’s Vizcaya station serves the south end, and the City of Miami Brickell and Coral Way trolleys run nearby. If you were hurt on foot, on a bike or as a passenger, your own household PIP policy usually pays first.
Nearest emergency care
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital (3663 S Miami Ave) has a full emergency department; Jackson Memorial Hospital and its Ryder Trauma Center (1611 NW 12th Ave), Miami-Dade’s main adult trauma center. In an emergency, always call 911.
A tip for The Roads crashes
Angled intersections lead to disputes over who should yield. A diagram and photos from each approach can help.
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Crash data: we do not publish neighborhood crash counts we cannot source.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: Brickell · Silver Bluff · Coral Way · Coconut Grove · 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: Downtown/Brickell).
The Roads at a glance
- Diagonal “Roads” street grid
- Simpson Park
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (nearby)
- SW 15th Road
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
- Call 786-786-0777 for a free consultation
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Frequently asked questions
What should I do after a car accident in The Roads?
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 The Roads?
The Roads 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 The Roads?
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital (3663 S Miami Ave) has a full emergency department; Jackson Memorial Hospital and its Ryder Trauma Center (1611 NW 12th Ave), Miami-Dade’s main adult trauma center. In an emergency, always call 911.
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