Texas Car Accident Statistics

Car accidents happen on the road every day. While you may always drive defensively, sadly, even the best drivers can still be involved in accidents due to other negligent or reckless motorists. At Chris Morrow Law, PLLC, we believe that keeping Texans informed in regards to auto wrecks is a key step toward keeping our roads safe.

The Texas Department of Transportation collects annual data on car accidents in the Lone Star State, including how often car crashes happen, the number of injuries and deaths that result, and the common causes of these incidents. Below are some of the crash facts from the 2023 calendar year taken from this agency:

• One person was killed every 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• One person was injured every 2 minutes and 5 seconds.
• One reportable crash occurred every 55 seconds.
• Over 270,000 people were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
• There were 13,200 serious injury crashes in Texas in 2023, with 16,400 people sustaining serious injuries.
• There were 3,750 deaths as a result of Texas car crashes in 2023.
• Single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crashes resulted in 1,200 deaths in 2023, making up 32% of all motor vehicle traffic deaths.
• 745 people were killed in crashes occurring at or related to intersections.
• 610 people were killed in head-on crashes.
• There were no deathless days on Texas roadways in 2023.
• December was the deadliest month, with 340 people killed in traffic accidents.
• Of all persons killed in vehicles where restraint usage was applicable, 45% were not restrained when the fatal crash occurred.
• 430 motorcyclists (operators and passengers) were killed.
• Pedestrian fatalities totaled 680 in 2023, marking an increase of 3% from 2022.
• 70 bicyclists were killed in 2023.
• 950 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes where the driver was under the influence of alcohol, representing 25% of the total traffic fatalities.
• 400 people were killed in crashes involving distracted driving.

Injured in a Texas Auto Accident?

When you have been injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you need an experienced team on your side. For more than 25 years, head attorney Chris Morrow has been advocating for the rights of injured Texans in order to help them get the proper medical treatment they require and the monetary compensation they deserve. Let us help you on the path to recovery, too.

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