Broward County · South Florida
Injured in an Accident in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale sits where I-95, I-595 and Florida’s Turnpike meet the busy local grid of US 1, Broward Boulevard and Las Olas. Add traffic from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades and the beach along A1A, and the city sees every kind of crash, from interstate collisions to pedestrian incidents.
If you were hurt in a crash in Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in Broward County, Swift Attorney can help you understand a sensible next step — free of charge, any time of day or night. This page also lists the official places to report a crash and get a crash report.
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Local Roads & Areas
I-95
The main north-south interstate through Broward County, with heavy commuter traffic.
I-595
The east-west expressway connecting the airport and port area with I-95, the Turnpike and western Broward.
Florida’s Turnpike
A toll road running north-south through western Fort Lauderdale.
US 1 (Federal Highway)
A busy commercial corridor with frequent signals, turning traffic and pedestrians.
A1A & Fort Lauderdale Beach
A beachfront road shared by drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and visitors.
Las Olas Boulevard & downtown
A dense downtown and dining district with heavy pedestrian traffic.
Recognizable Landmarks
- Downtown Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
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Local Context
Common Accident Situations in Fort Lauderdale
Interstate and expressway crashes
I-95, I-595 and the Turnpike carry heavy traffic through interchanges where merging happens at speed.
Airport and port traffic
Visitors, rideshare pickups and freight around FLL and Port Everglades bring unfamiliar drivers and trucks together.
Pedestrians and cyclists
Downtown, Las Olas and the beach along A1A see heavy foot and bicycle traffic next to moving cars.
Busy commercial corridors
US 1 and Broward Boulevard combine frequent signals, turns and driveways.
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Accident Types We Help With in Fort Lauderdale
Local resources
Reporting a crash and getting the report in Fort Lauderdale
Crashes inside the City of Fort Lauderdale are usually handled by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Crashes elsewhere in Broward County may be handled by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, another city’s police department or the Florida Highway Patrol.
- Fort Lauderdale Police Department — Records
Records at 1300 W. Broward Boulevard (954-828-5465). The department directs crash report requests to the Florida Crash Portal.
- Fort Lauderdale Police Department — Self-report a vehicle crash
For qualifying crashes in the city that an officer did not investigate.
- Broward Sheriff’s Office — Request a record
Records requests for crashes the Sheriff’s Office investigated.
- Florida Crash Portal (FLHSMV)
Buy most Florida crash reports online: $10 per report plus a $2 convenience fee. Reports are confidential for the first 60 days.
- Florida Highway Patrol — *FHP (*347)
Dial *347 from a mobile phone to reach the Florida Highway Patrol.
Addresses, hours and processes are set by each agency and can change — check the agency’s own page before you go. Swift Attorney is not affiliated with any of these agencies. For the statewide process, see how to get a Florida crash report.
After a crash in Fort Lauderdale
- What to do after a car accident in FloridaA step-by-step checklist for the scene, the next few days and the weeks after.Read more
- How to get a Florida crash reportThe Florida Crash Portal, fees, and who can get a report in the first 60 days.Read more
- Florida’s PIP 14-day ruleWhy getting initial care within 14 days matters for your PIP benefits.Read more
- When the insurance company callsRecorded statements, what to share and how to keep a record.Read more
Fort Lauderdale Accident Questions
Who investigates crashes in Fort Lauderdale?
Crashes inside the city are usually handled by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Elsewhere in Broward County, it may be the Broward Sheriff’s Office, another city’s police department or the Florida Highway Patrol.
How do I get my Fort Lauderdale crash report?
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department directs crash report requests to the Florida Crash Portal, where most Florida reports can be bought online. For the first 60 days, reports are only available to the parties involved and certain others.
Police didn’t come to my crash. What should I do?
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has a self-report option for qualifying crashes in the city that an officer did not investigate.
Does Swift Attorney help people across Broward County?
Yes. Swift Attorney assists with enquiries from throughout Broward County and the rest of Florida.
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