2025 FWC Boating Accident Report

Over 1 million recreational boats are registered in Florida; recent 2025 national statistics show Florida leading the nation in reported accidents and fatalities each year! Many fatalities may have been prevented if victims had worn life jackets. Boater safety is a choice, and Florida leads in promoting accident prevention through education.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is dedicated to educating local mariners on boater safety, navigation, local knowledge, and Florida laws. Our classes start this fall and run through Spring 2027: https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=070-09-05&category=boating-courses

FWC has documented in 2025 the latest Florida boating accident statistics that are available:

Reportable accidents: 694 crashes, up from 685 in 2024 and 659 in 2023.

Fatalities: 51 deaths resulting from 41 separate incidents, which is down significantly from 81 deaths in 2024.

Injuries: 439 injuries documented statewide.

Alcohol is cited as one of the leading causes of boating fatalities, along with excessive speed, inattention of the operator, and not wearing life jackets.

These statistics were drawn from the FWC website: https://myfwc.com/media/1cobinby/2025-basr.pdf

Become a more educated mariner; take a class from our Certified Instructors at our facility at Caxambas Park, Marco Island. This year, Flotilla 95 celebrates our 60th Anniversary of promoting boater safety on Marco Island.

For further information about other USCGAux programs, including complimentary Vessel Safety Examinations, or how to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 239-394-5911 or www.USCGAuxMarco.org

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