This Exclusive Area Of Texas Seen The Most Fatal Car Accidents

Texas roads have proven to be quite fatal with a recorded 4,283 deaths in 2023. Surprisingly, this is actually a 2.8% decrease from 2022.

2023 Texas Car Crash Fatalities

Let's break down some of the most interesting statistics, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

• 1 fatality every 2 hours, 4 minutes
• 1 injury every 2 minutes, 6 seconds
• 1 crash reported every 56 seconds

Top Contributing Factors

Every fatal car crash has a different situation however, three factors heavily play into many of the wrecks that happen in Texas.

DUI-related fatalities:

• 1,090 deaths (25.45% of total fatalities)

Distracted driving:

• 403 deaths

*Speeding and reckless driving were major contributors to accident severity.

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Additional Insights

A terrifying statistic revealed that Texas residents living in small towns might need to be much more careful than they might have been in the past.

Rural area fatalities:

• Accounted for 52.84% of all fatalities (2,263 deaths)

Pedestrian fatalities:

• 807 deaths

Motorcyclist fatalities:

• 599 deaths, with 40% not wearing helmets

Notable Dates and Trends

Deadliest day:

Saturday, September 9th saw the most fatalities, with 25 deaths in a single day. This really shows how dangerous the roads can be on weekends.

Deadliest months:

Summer is a busy month on the road, people tend to take vacations and travel more. In 2023, June and August recorded 390 fatalities each.

Serious and Notable Accident Types

Single-vehicle run-off-road crashes:

• 1,368 deaths occurred, typically involving vehicles veering off the road and striking stationary objects.

Head-on collisions:

• There were 635 deaths, often due to high-speed impacts from vehicles traveling in opposite directions.

This is why it is so important to buckle up before you drive. Also, with the startling DUI statistic there should be no reason you don't call for an Uber or have a designated driver for a night out.