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Texas Car Accident Statistics 2026: Latest 2025 Crash Data (Updated From the 2022 Report)

By AutoInsuranceBundle.pro · Published November 5, 2026 · Reviewed November 5, 2026

Short answer: Texas recorded 3,769 motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2025, or 1.20 deaths per 100 million miles driven, according to TxDOT's Crash Facts 2025 report (data as of April 7, 2026). That is down 9.38% from 4,159 in 2024 and from 4,410 in the 2022 report. NHTSA's early estimate for Texas in 2025 is 3,775.

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What changed vs the 2022 Texas Crash Facts report

Sources: TxDOT Crash Facts 2022 and 2024 (data as of April 9, 2025) and TxDOT Crash Facts 2025 (data as of April 7, 2026). TxDOT now lists 2024 as 4,159 deaths. Get this table as a free PDF.

Some older articles cite different 2022 totals. TxDOT updates its counts as late reports arrive, so check the current report before quoting a number.

Key Texas crash statistics (2025)

• 3,769 people died in Texas traffic crashes in 2025, down 9.38% from 4,159 in 2024 (TxDOT Crash Facts 2025).
• That works out to one death every 2 hours 19 minutes.
• 244,534 people were injured, about one every 2 minutes 9 seconds.
• A reportable crash happened every 59 seconds on average.
• 1,201 deaths (31.87%) came from single-vehicle, run-off-the-road crashes.
• 955 people were killed in crashes at or related to intersections, and 555 in head-on crashes.
• 31% of motorcyclists killed were not wearing helmets.
• 308 people died in crashes involving distracted driving, down 18.95% from 2024.
• Texas had no deathless day on its roads in 2025. The deadliest day was Friday, July 25, with 25 deaths; March was the deadliest month, with 380.
• NHTSA's early estimate for Texas in 2025 is 3,775 deaths (DOT HS 813 800). In FARS data for 2024, Texas had 4,160 deaths, the most of any state, at 13.3 per 100,000 people (IIHS).

Why TxDOT and federal numbers differ

TxDOT counts reportable crashes from Texas peace officer crash reports (form CR-3). NHTSA's FARS census uses its own national rules, such as counting deaths within 30 days of a crash on a public road. For 2024 the totals are close: 4,159 (TxDOT, current) and 4,160 (FARS 2024 annual report file, via IIHS). For 2025, TxDOT reports 3,769 and NHTSA's early estimate is 3,775. The small gaps come from different counting rules and timing: FARS applies national criteria and closes its file on its own schedule, while TxDOT counts from Texas CR-3 crash reports in its CRIS database.

The alcohol numbers are further apart. For 2024, TxDOT reported 1,053 deaths where a driver was under the influence of alcohol, while NHTSA counted 1,676 alcohol-impaired-driving deaths in Texas, 40% of the state total (DOT HS 813 791). NHTSA defines impairment as a BAC of .08 or higher and estimates BAC when test results are missing, so its count is usually higher. NHTSA has not yet published 2025 alcohol figures. Use one source consistently.

What it means for Texas drivers and insurance

Fewer deaths is good news, but Texans drove more miles in 2025 and still had about 244,500 people injured, so claims remain high. Texas drivers also pay more than average: the NAIC 2024 Average Premium Supplement puts the Texas average auto insurance expenditure at $1,578.45 in 2024, compared with $1,431.63 nationwide.

If you are hurt in a Texas crash, the at-fault driver's liability insurance usually pays. Keep the police report number, photos and medical records. If your premium rose after a claim, compare a few quotes.

FAQ

How many people died in car accidents in Texas in 2025?

3,769, according to TxDOT's 2025 Crash Facts report, with data as of April 7, 2026. NHTSA's early estimate is 3,775.

How many people died in car accidents in Texas in 2024?

TxDOT's 2024 report listed 4,150; TxDOT now lists 4,159 after late reports. The FARS 2024 annual report file counts 4,160.

Is the 2022 Texas Crash Facts report still accurate?

It was accurate for 2022, but it is three years old. For current figures, use the 2025 report, which shows 3,769 deaths and a rate of 1.20 per 100 million miles.

Why do some sites give a different number for Texas deaths in 2022?

TxDOT revises its counts as late crash reports arrive. The first edition of the 2022 report, with data as of March 28, 2023, listed 4,481 deaths and 1,163 people killed in crashes with a driver under the influence of alcohol (as preserved in an archived copy of that edition). The current TxDOT version, with data as of April 9, 2025, shows 4,410 deaths and 1,270 alcohol-related deaths. That is why many older articles still say "about 4,500 deaths in 2022".

Did Texas have any day with no traffic deaths?

No. TxDOT reports there was no deathless day on Texas roadways in 2025, as in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

What was the deadliest day in Texas in 2025?

Friday, July 25, with 25 people killed. March was the deadliest month, with 380 deaths.

How many Texans were killed in drunk driving crashes?

TxDOT counted 906 deaths in 2025 (24.04%) where a driver was under the influence of alcohol, down from 1,053 in 2024. NHTSA's 2024 estimate, using a different method, is 1,676 alcohol-impaired-driving deaths.

Does Texas have the most car accident deaths in the U.S.?

Yes. Texas had 4,160 deaths in 2024 in FARS data, ahead of California (3,876) and Florida (3,138), and the highest 2025 estimate (3,775) in NHTSA's early estimates.

Where can I download these Texas numbers?

Download our Texas crash statistics PDF, or the US Car Accident Statistics 2026 PDF report for every state.

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