Texas Road Risks: Discover the Most Hazardous Cities for Drivers!

Unveiling Texas: The Most Dangerous Cities to Drive In!

Texas, known for its vast landscapes and sprawling highways, also harbors a darker side—its roads can be perilous. In 2022, Texas ranked as the 19th state in the U.S. for fatal car accidents, with a staggering 4,408 lives lost due to traffic incidents. With 1.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 residents, the Lone Star State is a reminder that driving can be fraught with danger.

Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Truck Parking Club conducted a national analysis to determine which cities in Texas pose the highest risk for drivers. The rankings were based on the number of accidents per 10,000 residents, with a focus on cities that experienced at least 10 fatal crashes and had a population of over 20,000. Join us as we explore the cities where the roads may be more hazardous than you think!

Key Insights from the Data:

• In 2022, over 42,000 Americans lost their lives in car accidents, making it a leading cause of death in the nation.
• Fatalities, which had been declining over the years, spiked in 2020 and 2021 due to risky driving behaviors that lingered even after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
• Despite a slight decrease in fatalities in 2022, numbers remain higher than they have been in over a decade.

Below is a closer look at the cities in Texas most affected by fatal car crashes:

Top 25 Most Dangerous Cities to Drive In Texas

1. Galveston
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 2.8 (About 2.4x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 15 (19 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: Local city streets (7 fatal accidents)
2. San Marcos
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 2.1 (About 1.8x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 15 (15 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: Not available or unknown
3. Port Arthur
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 2.0 (About 1.7x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 11 (11 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: State highways (8 fatal accidents)
4. Wichita Falls
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 1.9 (About 1.6x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 19 (20 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: Other
5. Longview (tie)
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 1.9 (About 1.6x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 16 (16 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: Local city streets (5 fatal accidents)
6. Baytown (tie)
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 1.9 (About 1.6x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 16 (17 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: Local city streets (6 fatal accidents)
7. Odessa
   • Fatal accidents per 10,000 residents: 1.8 (About 1.5x the national average)
   • Total fatal accidents: 20 (21 fatalities)
   • Most common crash site: Local city streets (8 fatal accidents)
8. Midland
   • Fatal