# These Are the 6 Deadliest Highways in Texas | Attorney Brian White ![These Are the 6 Deadliest Highways in Texas](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/These-Are-The-6-Deadliest-Highways-in-Texas-300x200.jpg) If you ask your friends, family, and neighbors, they may tell you that they live or drive down the deadliest roads in [Texas](https://www.texas.gov/). It may seem that there are traffic accidents each day on your way to work, home, or school. However, some roads in Texas are deadlier than other roads. [MoneyGeek](https://www.moneygeek.com/living/driving/most-deadly-roads-texas/) analyzed 10,137 fatal car accidents in Texas between 2017 and 2019.  Based on its analysis, the six deadliest roads in Texas are: **1.  Stemmons Freeway (I-35E) in Dallas** – 20 fatal crashes, with an average of 4.1 fatal traffic accidents per mile **2.  Marvin D Love Freeway in Dallas**– 15 fatal crashes, with an average of 3.3 fatal traffic accidents per mile **3.  Tomball Parkway (TX-249) in [Houston](https://www.houstontx.gov/)**– 14 fatal crashes, with an average of 3.2 fatal traffic accidents per mile **4.  I-35 in Austin**– 14 fatal crashes, with an average of 3.1 fatal traffic accidents per mile **5.  Texas 12 Loop in Dallas**– 12 fatal crashes, with an average of 2.5 fatal traffic accidents per mile **6.  I-45 in Houston**– 12 fatal crashes, with an average of 2.4 fatal traffic accidents per mile Three of the deadliest roads were in Dallas, and two were in Houston. Many of the deadliest roads in Texas are in or around large urban areas and cities. Heavier traffic and more vehicles on the road could be factors in the number of accidents on urban roads. ## What Causes Deadly Car Accidents in Texas? According to the [Texas Department of Transportation](https://www.txdot.gov/), the fatality rate on Texas roadways for 2020 increased by 5.66 percent. The number of traffic deaths in 2020 totaled 3,896. Approximately one person died on Texas roads every two hours and 15 minutes in 2020. One person was injured in traffic accidents every two minutes and 34 seconds. The increase in the number of traffic fatalities is despite COVID lockdowns in 2020. Speeding was a factor in many of the deadly car crashes. Drivers on open roads with less traffic during the pandemic drove at [faster speeds](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/speeding/). Increasing vehicle speed increases the risk for an accident and the risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries. Other dangerous driving behaviors that contributed to the number of traffic accidents in 2020 include [distracted driving](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/distracted-driving/), aggressive driving, [impaired driving](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/dui/), and drowsy driving. Poor road conditions and weather conditions may have played a small part in some car crashes. Unfortunately, individuals continue to engage in risky driving behaviors. Failing to obey traffic rules, such as yielding the right of way, [following too closely](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/rear-end-collision/), and [improper lane merges](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/lane-change/), also contribute to the number of car accidents each year. For a legal consultation call [(713) 500-5000](tel:+17135005000) ## Who Is Liable for Damages Caused by a Texas Car Accident? Texas is an at-fault state for car wrecks. Drivers must have liability insurance to operate a motor vehicle in Texas. The liability insurance compensates accident victims if the driver causes a collision.  However, you must prove that the driver caused the car crash before you can recover money for a personal injury claim. The insurance company might fight the claim. If so, you might need a [car accident lawyer](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/) to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If you are successful in your efforts to hold the other party liable for the car crash, you could recover [compensation for damages](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/types-of-damages-available-in-personal-injury-cases/) such as: - Disfigurement and scarring - Physical [pain and suffering](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/how-are-pain-and-suffering-damages-calculated/) - Travel expenses, medications, and medical equipment - Doctors’ bills and the cost of medical treatment - Mental anguish and emotional distress - Loss of income and benefits - Decrease in future earning potential - Loss of enjoyment of life and decrease in [quality of life](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/quality-of-life/) Whether you are injured in a car accident on one of the deadliest roads in Texas or a car crash in your neighborhood, you deserve [fair compensation](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/how-much-is-my-personal-injury-case-worth/) for all your damages. However, that might not be possible if you work directly with the insurance company. Keep in mind that the claims adjuster works for the insurance provider. The claims adjuster’s job is to represent the company, including protecting the company from liability whenever possible.  Be careful when settling a personal injury claim involving a car crash. Make sure that you know how much your damages are worth, and you have completed medical care.  The [settlement agreement](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/faqs/should-i-accept-a-settlement-offer-from-the-insurance-company/) you sign for the insurance company generally contains a general liability waiver. The waiver releases the insurance company, the at-fault driver, and all other parties for all claims for additional damages or losses.  In other words, once you sign the settlement agreement, you cannot demand more money for your claim. Therefore, make sure to read the fine print and know exactly what you are receiving and what you might be giving up. ## Contact the Houston Car Accident Lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers For Help Our offices Houston — Greenway/Upper Kirby 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 350 Houston, TX 77098 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 364-1466](tel:+17133641466) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%203120%20Southwest%20Freeway%2C%20Suite%20350%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077098) Houston — East Freeway 11811 East Freeway, Suite 630-06 Houston, TX 77029 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 609-1893](tel:+17136091893) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%2011811%20East%20Freeway%2C%20Suite%20630-06%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077029) Houston — South Loop 2600 South Loop West, Suite 293 Houston, TX 77054 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 281-4904](tel:+17132814904) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%202600%20South%20Loop%20West%2C%20Suite%20293%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077054) Houston — Katy Freeway 11511 Katy Fwy, Suite 515 Houston, TX 77079 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 909-7537](tel:+17139097537) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%2011511%20Katy%20Fwy%2C%20Suite%20515%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077079) Houston — Clear Lake 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Suite B268 Houston, TX 77058 By appointment only Call [(936) 508-2854](tel:+19365082854) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%201300%20Bay%20Area%20Blvd%2C%20Suite%20B268%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077058) The Woodlands 1776 Woodstead Ct, Ste. 203 The Woodlands, TX 77380 By appointment only Call [(281) 843-9777](tel:+12818439777) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%201776%20Woodstead%20Ct%2C%20Ste.%20203%2C%20The%20Woodlands%2C%20TX%2077380) Champion Forest (Cypress) 4606 FM 1960 Rd W, Ste. 444 Houston, TX 77069 By appointment only Call [(281) 843-9777](tel:+12818439777) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%204606%20FM%201960%20Rd%20W%2C%20Ste.%20444%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077069) --- ### About the Author Brian White ![About the Author Brian White](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brian-white-houston-personal-injury-lawyer-300x300.jpg) [Brian White](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/about/our-attorneys/brian-white/) earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston and is licensed to practice in Texas. He is a [Board-Certified](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/resources/brian-white-is-board-certified-in-personal-injury-trial-law/) Personal Injury Trial Lawyer. Dedicated to giving back, he actively supports local charities and [community initiatives](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/about/community-involvement/). [Client testimonials](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/about/testimonials/) highlight Brian’s compassion, open communication, and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for those he represents. 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Sadly, victims of hit-and-run crashes have the burden of [![Vehicle Flies Off Houston Texas Freeway](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Vehicle-Flies-Off-Houston-Texas-Freeway-300x200.jpg)](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/vehicle-flies-off-houston-freeway-killing-passenger-and-critically-injuring-driver/) [Vehicle Flies Off Houston Freeway, Killing Passenger and Critically Injuring Driver](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/vehicle-flies-off-houston-freeway-killing-passenger-and-critically-injuring-driver/) A tragic car accident on a Houston freeway leaves one person in critical injury and another person dead. 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