Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics In Texas (2026)

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January 16, 2026 Read in 4 mins

Motor Vehicle Accident Trends in Texas
Leading Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas
Where Motor Vehicle Accidents Happen in Texas
When Motor Vehicle Accidents Happen in Texas
How a Lawyer Can Actually Help You After an Accident
Getting Matched With the Right Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

Driving in Texas feels routine, but crash data reveals it's riskier than most people realize. According to recent reports from the Texas Crash Records Information System (CRIS), crashes follow clear patterns—they cluster in specific locations and stem from predictable causes. While crash data doesn't determine fault, it can provide helpful context in personal injury cases by highlighting common causes and high-risk areas. Understanding these patterns helps injured people and their families make informed decisions when speaking with an attorney. This article covers accident trends, leading causes, high-risk counties, and peak crash times. If you've been injured in a motor vehicle accident, ConsumerShield can match you with the best personal injury lawyer in Texas for your specific case.

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Motor Vehicle Accident Trends in Texas

Texas roadways have experienced significant fluctuations in crash numbers over the past decade. Understanding these trends—both overall and by road user type—reveals important patterns about who's most at risk and how crash dynamics have shifted over time.

Overall Motor Vehicle Crashes in Texas

Texas witnessed a notable rollercoaster in crash numbers over the past decade. After steady increases from 2015 through 2019, crashes dropped dramatically in 2020—falling roughly 16% to around 546,000—likely due to reduced travel during the pandemic. However, crashes rebounded sharply in 2021, climbing back above 630,000 and remaining relatively stable through 2024. The most recent 2025 data shows approximately 609,000 crashes, representing a modest decline from the previous year. Overall, Texas has seen fluctuations rather than consistent growth, with crash numbers in 2025 sitting slightly above 2015 levels. If current patterns hold, annual crashes may continue hovering between 600,000 and 640,000, underscoring the persistent risks on Texas roads.

Annual Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas (2015–2025)

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Source: Texas Department of Transportation

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Accident Trends by Vehicle and Road User Type in Texas

Car occupants consistently account for the vast majority of crash involvement, with numbers exceeding one million annually in most years. Truck-related crashes have gradually increased, rising nearly 19% from 2015 to 2024 before dipping slightly in 2025. Motorcycle crashes have remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 8,000 and 9,600 annually. Pedestrian crashes dropped significantly in 2020 but have climbed back toward pre-pandemic levels, reaching approximately 9,100 in 2024. Notably, bicycle crashes have increased roughly 16% since 2015, suggesting growing vulnerability for cyclists. The 2025 data shows modest declines across most categories except bicycles, which continue trending upward. These patterns highlight that while cars dominate crash statistics, vulnerable road users face increasing risks.

Annual Accidents in Texas by Road User Type (2015–2025)

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Source: Texas Department of Transportation

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Leading Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas

Failure to control speed stands as the overwhelming leading cause of Texas crashes, contributing to approximately 135,000 accidents in 2024—more than 55% higher than the second-ranked cause. Driver inattention follows with roughly 87,000 crashes, creating a significant gap between these top two behavioral factors and everything else. Improper lane changes and improper passing rank third and fourth, each contributing between 44,000 and 53,000 crashes. A steep drop-off occurs after these top causes, with speeding and failure to yield each accounting for roughly 23,000-24,000 incidents. This data clearly suggests that speed-related behaviors and distracted driving represent the biggest controllable risks on Texas roadways.

Top Driver Actions Causing Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas (2024)

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Source: Texas Department of Transportation

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Where Motor Vehicle Accidents Happen in Texas

Harris County dominates Texas crash statistics with over 115,000 accidents in 2024—more than double the totals for Bexar and Dallas counties, which each recorded roughly 47,000-49,000 crashes. A clear second tier emerges with Tarrant County at approximately 28,000 crashes, followed by a gradual decline through El Paso, Hidalgo, and Travis counties. The bottom of this top-ten list includes Collin, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, each recording between 12,000 and 15,000 accidents. This distribution closely mirrors population density, with the Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan areas accounting for the vast majority of crashes statewide.

Top 10 Texas Counties by Motor Vehicle Accidents (2024)

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Source: Texas Department of Transportation

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When Motor Vehicle Accidents Happen in Texas

October emerges as the peak month for Texas motor vehicle accidents, recording over 50,000 crashes in 2024 and claiming 391 lives—the deadliest month of the year. May and December also show elevated crash numbers, each exceeding 48,000 incidents. The lowest crash periods occur in February and July, both recording approximately 42,500-43,000 accidents. Notably, Friday, May 24th and Sunday, October 27th tied as the deadliest single days, each claiming 27 lives. These patterns suggest that holiday travel periods, back-to-school traffic, and seasonal weather changes significantly influence crash frequency throughout the year.

Motor Vehicle Accidents by Month in Texas (2024)

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Source: Texas Department of Transportation

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