"A new statewide analysis conducted by The Texas Law Dog shows that Texas is making incremental progress in reducing roadway deaths, but the broader safety picture remains complicated. While fatal crashes have fallen for two consecutive years, injuries continue to rise, and several dangerous driving behaviors remain deeply entrenched across the state. Texas recorded 4,150 roadway deaths in 2024, a 3.29% decrease from 2023."
"More driving and more injuries suggest that while fatal crashes are declining, Texans are still facing significant roadway risks. The Texas Law Dog's review of 2023 and 2024 crash data highlights consistent patterns in driver behavior. Speeding remains the leading cause of crashes in both years, though slightly reduced. Distracted driving continues to be the second‑largest contributor, reflecting a long‑term rise in in‑car and device‑related distractions."
Texas recorded 4,150 roadway deaths in 2024, a 3.29% decrease from 2023, following a 2.7% drop the previous year. Injuries increased to 251,977 while vehicle miles traveled rose to 307.49 billion, and total crashes numbered 513,461. Speeding remained the leading cause of crashes, with distracted driving as the second-largest contributor. Lane-departure issues were the deadliest factor, and drunk driving consistently ranked among the top two causes of fatal crashes. National fatalities declined as well, but Texas continues to exceed national averages on several measures, leaving an uneven safety picture.
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