120 Trauma Admissions at Halifax Health Throughout 2026 Daytona Beach Bike Week

Halifax Health reported an uptick in trauma-related admissions during the 2026 Daytona Beach Bike Week, admitting 120 patients compared to 114 during last year’s event. Despite this increase, admissions specifically linked to Bike Week declined slightly, with 51 cases this year versus 57 in 2025. Motorcycle crashes during the ten‑day event also saw a minor rise, with 75 incidents recorded, up from 73 the previous year.

“Our trauma team showed outstanding skill and compassion,” said Lindsay Duffy, Director of Nursing for the Halifax Health - Emergency Department. “With more than 135 total Trauma Activations, it’s been another incredibly busy Bike Week for our Emergency team. At Halifax Health, we’re always ready to respond, and Bike Week continues to be a key moment for delivering the expert care our community relies on,” Duffy added.

Beyond motorcycle crashes, Halifax Health also treated 13 supercross riders participating in the amateur track days at Daytona International Speedway.

About Halifax Health:

Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.

Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, including a 5 STAR rating in the CMS Quality of Patient Care, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure and knee and hip replacement. Halifax Health Hospice is repeatedly honored as the Top Rated and Most Recommended Hospice in Central Florida, underscoring its commitment to providing the highest level of care. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.