Houston Car Accident Statistics: All You Should Know
The Most Dangerous Highways in Houston: Where Accidents Happen Most
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Harris County has been ranked #1 for fatal car crashes in Texas for the past five years. This alarming statistic highlights the serious traffic safety challenges facing the region.
In particular, Houston has been labeled the deadliest city in Texas. A report compiled by ValuePenguin, using data from the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), revealed that several highways in Harris County are among the top 50 most dangerous in the United States.
Notably, I-45 was listed as the second most dangerous highway in America, while both I-10 and US-59 were also ranked among the top 50. These findings underscore the significant risks drivers face on Houston’s major roadways.
Further compounding the issue, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute reported that Houston’s West Loop (IH 610) is once again the most gridlocked corridor in the entire state. Heavy congestion on such dangerous highways only increases the likelihood of serious accidents.
Harris County Traffic Accident Data: Insights You Need to Know
Harris County is home to some of the most dangerous highways in America. Harris County accounts for over 10% of the total fatal car accidents in Texas.
The following crash statistics reflect the most recent data from TxDOT regarding accidents in Harris County:
- 368 fatal crashes resulting in 391 fatalities
- 1662 suspected serious crashes
- 1947 suspected serious injuries
- 5038 non-incapacitating crashes
- 6703 non-incapacitating injuries
- 107,215 total crashes
Houston’s Most Congested Road Sections
Other notoriously dangerous highways making the list of Texas’ 100 Most Congested Road Sections in 2019 include Houston’s:
- Southwest Freeway/ IH 69/ US 59
- Eastex Freeway/ IH 69/ US 59
- Gulf Freeway/ IH 45
- Katy Freeway/ IH 10/ US-90
- North Loop W Freeway/ IH 610
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If you are injured in a highway accident in Houston, you need an experienced Houston car accident attorney who can assist you in getting the maximum compensation in your case.
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