Texas Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Texas recorded an estimated 750 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #1 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-10 and I-20 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Texas large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~750 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #1 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-10, I-20, I-35, I-45, I-30, US-287 |
Where crashes concentrate in Texas
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Texas's major freight corridors, including I-10, I-20, I-35, I-45, I-30, US-287, and near its largest metro areas: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Texas each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 750 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Texas, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Texas have the most truck accidents?+
I-10, I-20, I-35, I-45, I-30, US-287 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.