Car Accidents in Dallas, TX: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Dallas, TX.
Major roadways shape the city’s traffic patterns: downtown, the Mixmaster brings together I-30 and I-35E, while the High Five interchange connects US 75 (Central Expressway) and I-635 (LBJ Freeway) in North Dallas. LBJ Freeway from the High Five to I-30, passing through Garland and Mesquite, recently completed an 11-mile rebuild. In southern and eastern Dallas, Loop 12 runs as Ledbetter Drive, Buckner Boulevard, and Great Trinity Forest Way, corridors frequently cited in local crash data and accident reports.
Recent years have seen a drop in fatal crashes in Dallas, though state-run roads still account for more than half of deadly accidents. The location of a crash, whether on city streets or major highways, determines which agency files the official crash report and where those records can be found. Local Accident Reports tracks these distinctions and keeps up with changing road conditions across the metro area.
Coverage from Local Accident Reports includes Dallas crash statistics, accident report resources, and safety updates for neighborhoods and major highways throughout Dallas County and its neighboring communities. The team monitors high-risk intersections, construction updates, and trends on major routes like I-35E, Loop 12, US 75, and the Mixmaster.
For anyone seeking Dallas accident reports, high-crash locations, or local road safety resources, Local Accident Reports serves as a reference point for residents, commuters, and visitors alike. The goal is to keep the Dallas community informed about crash data, roadway risks, and ongoing efforts to improve safety citywide.
Who Handles a Dallas Crash, and How to Get the Report
The Dallas Police Department works crashes on city streets, including the parts of Dallas that sit in Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties. Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies patrol the county’s unincorporated areas and enforce traffic laws across the county, including the HOV lanes. In the Sheriff’s jurisdiction, its Vehicular Crimes Unit investigates crashes involving deaths, serious or potentially life-threatening injuries, and hit-and-runs.
No matter which agency responds, the officer files a CR-3 crash report with TxDOT, which maintains the state’s crash records. Officers have up to 10 days after a crash involving injury, death, or $1,000 or more in property damage to file the report. Copies are available through TxDOT’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) at cris.txdot.gov: $6 for a regular copy, $8 for a certified copy, plus any card processing fees. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office also refers requests to this system and emails reports after purchase; its office is located in the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd.
Under Texas Transportation Code 550.065, CR-3 crash reports are available to people involved in the crash, vehicle and property owners, insurers, employers, parents, the media, government agencies, and others with a proper interest. If an officer did not investigate a crash, TxDOT advises drivers to keep the details for their own records.
Not sure which agency holds your report? We can help you find out. Our Texas accident resources cover the rest of the state.
Dallas Traffic Deaths and Serious Crashes in 2025
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| Fatal crashes on all roads in the city, freeways and tollways included | 168, down from 208 in 2024 | 2025 | City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report |
| People killed on surface streets (freeways and tollways excluded) | 114, down from 157 in 2024 | 2025 | City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report |
| Pedestrians killed on surface streets | 43 of the 114 | 2025 | City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report |
| Severe-injury crashes on all roads | 919, down from 935 in 2024 | 2025 | City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report |
| Total crashes on all roads | 26,395, down from 28,208 in 2024 | 2025 | City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report |
| Fatal and serious-injury crashes on surface streets that fell on the High Injury Network | 438 of 796 (55%) | 2025 | City of Dallas Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report |
Every row comes from the City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works Vision Zero 2025 Annual Progress Report, presented to the City Council’s transportation committee in April 2026 using TxDOT CRIS data as of February 9, 2026 (April 9, 2026 for deaths on surface streets). Of the 2025 fatal crashes, 90 happened on TxDOT roads, 75 on city streets, and 3 on NTTA tollways. Across 2021 to 2025, the city recorded 1,011 fatal crashes, 55% of them on TxDOT roads. From January through March 2026, there were 19 traffic deaths, the same as in the first three months of 2025.
Where Serious Dallas Crashes Happen
About 7% of Dallas streets carry more than half of severe crashes, according to the City’s High Injury Network. A 2022 City of Dallas study, reported by NBC 5, found that the 12 worst road sections for fatal and serious crashes were all on Loop 12.
- Loop 12, where it runs as Ledbetter Drive, Buckner Boulevard, and Great Trinity Forest Way. NBC 5 Investigates counted 105 deadly crashes and at least 479 serious-injury crashes on Loop 12 from 2019 through 2023, using TxDOT data. In 2023, five pedestrians were killed in 11 months on a stretch of Ledbetter Drive near Bonnie View Road less than a mile long. NBC 5 later reported 13 fewer deadly crashes on Loop 12 in 2025 than in 2024.
The City’s 2025 Vision Zero report lists new signals and streetlights on Loop 12 from S Hampton Road to John West Road, a joint project of TxDOT, the City and DART.
- I-35E through Dallas. NBC 5, citing TxDOT records, named I-35E the city’s deadliest roadway in 2025, with 14 fatal crashes. The same report found six more fatal crashes on US 75, the Central Expressway, in 2025 than in 2024.
- Ferguson Road, I-30 to I-635, East Dallas. The City’s 2025 Vision Zero report lists upgraded signals here, with more new signals and a pedestrian hybrid beacon under way. Ferguson is also one of the City’s pedestrian safety corridors.
- Lake June Road, C.F. Hawn Freeway (US 175) to Cheyenne Road, Pleasant Grove. The same report lists signal upgrades and a pedestrian hybrid beacon on this stretch of southeast Dallas, which is another of the City’s pedestrian safety corridors.
In light of these concerning statistics, it’s important for residents to stay informed and prepared. For those who may find themselves in need of assistance following an accident, exploring Texas local accident resources can provide valuable information and support to navigate the aftermath safely and effectively. Whether it’s finding legal help or accessing medical services, these resources are essential for ensuring recovery and justice.
Level I Trauma Care in Dallas
Four Dallas hospitals hold Texas’s Level I trauma designation on the Texas Department of State Health Services list current as of September 2026: Parkland Memorial Hospital, Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Children’s Medical Center of Dallas is a fifth Level I center for children. All five are inside the city.
Your Dallas Crash Questions
Are traffic deaths going down in Dallas?
Yes. The City of Dallas counted 168 fatal crashes on all roads inside the city in 2025, a 19% drop from 208 in 2024, and deaths on surface streets fell from 157 to 114. Early 2026 has held level so far, with 19 traffic deaths from January through March, matching the same three months of 2025.
What is the most dangerous road in Dallas?
Loop 12, which runs as Ledbetter Drive, Buckner Boulevard, and Great Trinity Forest Way, had 105 deadly crashes from 2019 to 2023 in TxDOT data analyzed by NBC 5, and a 2022 City study put the 12 worst road sections all on it. For 2025, NBC 5 named I-35E the deadliest, with 14 fatal crashes.
How do I get a copy of a Dallas crash report?
Buy the CR-3 online from TxDOT’s Crash Records Information System, which charges $6 for a regular copy or $8 for a certified one, plus any card fee. Texas Transportation Code 550.065 limits copies to the people involved, owners, insurers, employers, parents, the media, government agencies, and others with a proper interest.
How many pedestrians are killed in Dallas?
People on foot accounted for 43 of the 114 deaths on Dallas surface streets in 2025, according to the City’s Vision Zero report, a count that leaves out freeways and tollways. On one stretch of Ledbetter Drive near Bonnie View Road, five pedestrians were killed within 11 months during 2023, NBC 5 reported.
Dallas County Accident Reports on Local Accident Reports
Child Critically Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Broadway Blvd in Garland, TX
Fatal Mobile Home Fire on Coxville Ln in Dallas, TX
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Lanes on SH 114 in Irving, TX
Fatal Rollover Crash in Parking Lot Near N Walton Walker Blvd in Dallas, TX
Pedestrian Killed After Exiting Disabled Vehicle on I-30 in Grand Prairie, TX
At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes in all fifty states. But that’s not all; we also report the latest crashes county by county, not just state by state. Our goal is to give drivers and other road users reliable, up-to-date crash information for any location they’re interested in.
Here you can find some of the most recent crashes in Dallas County, which covers Dallas along with Garland, Irving, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Balch Springs and Seagoville. Access recent updates and our full archive of reports by visiting our Dallas County accident news page.
Loop 12 and the Mixmaster have company elsewhere in the state. High-crash roads and intersections across Texas get their own page, and recent accident alerts follow new wrecks as they’re reported.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.