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What is the number one cause of accidents in Texas? ›

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Texas and throughout the country. In a recent year, distracted driving caused more than 96,000 crashes in Texas.

That is less than a 1 percent increase in the total number of crashes. There were 555,586 accidents in 2022 and 558,953 accidents in 2023. That translates to: 1,531 accidents per day in Texas in 2023.

While Texas allows a 10-day window for filing a TxDOT police report after a car accident, acting sooner can potentially strengthen your claim. The intricate legal procedures following a car accident can be daunting, especially when dealing with personal injuries.

Oftentimes, the first point of contact for such information would be the Local Police Departments. They maintain detailed logs of accidents reported and are obliged to share key details with the public, though you may need to request these specifically.

The I-35 Fort Worth Pileup (2021)

The wreckage stretched for over a mile, and emergency responders faced significant challenges in rescuing trapped motorists and providing medical assistance. Ultimately, six people were killed and 36 others were treated at the hospital for injuries.

Male drivers receive more traffic tickets, with over 70% of violations compared to women's less than 30%. They also get more DUIs. Speeding and drunk driving are big reasons for car accidents, especially among men. Young male drivers between 16 and 19 years old crash the most.

Of these categories, recognition errors were responsible for 41 percent of driver mistakes. These errors “included driver's inattention, . . . distractions, and inadequate surveillance.”

In most states, like Texas, accidents stay on your record for up to three years from the date of the incident. Any time you apply for auto insurance or have a license check done after this period has expired, it won't appear as part of your history.

Failure to report your crash at the scene or at a later date through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is punishable by suspension of your driver's license.

What happens if you don't call the police after an accident in Texas? ›

For instance, in Texas, you are required to file the crash report if the accident results in fatal injuries, death, or property damage worth $1,000 or more. Failing to file the crash report could result in serious repercussions including penalties of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment.

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Distracted driving, driving under the influence and speeding rank as some of the most common causes of serious car accidents in Texas.

Distracted drivers are the top cause of car accidents in the U.S. today. Speeding. Speed kills, and traveling above the speed limit is an easy way to cause a car accident. Drunk Driving.

In Texas, driving with parking lights on is not among the top five reasons for accidents.

Increased stress, idle time, consumption of drugs and alcohol, and more opportunities for speeding and stunt driving may be the reasons there are more fatal accidents, not fewer. Along with less traffic and more open roads, others will see it as acceptable as more drivers speed, reported the Washington Post.