Car Accidents in Houston, TX: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Houston, TX.
We pay close attention to the unique challenges of getting around Houston, whether you’re driving across town on I-10 or navigating local surface streets near The Galleria. As Houston continues to grow, so do the demands on its roads, and while traffic deaths dropped last year, we know there’s still important work to be done to make our streets safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Our team is dedicated to tracking crash data, understanding where and why serious accidents happen, and keeping our neighbors informed. We believe that staying aware and sharing road safety information helps protect our community and prevent future tragedies.
If you’ve been in a car accident in Houston, TX, or want to learn more about crash trends and road safety in your neighborhood, you’re in the right place. Read on for a detailed look at Houston crash statistics, step-by-step instructions for obtaining police reports, and resources to help you stay safe around the city.
Getting a Houston Police Crash Report
If your crash happened on a Houston city street, the Houston Police Department (HPD) will have your report. You can get HPD crash reports from the Records Division at the Edward A. Thomas Building, 1200 Travis Street, first floor. They’re open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (713-308-8500, option 3). Reports are usually ready 5 to 8 days after the crash.
To find your report, HPD will need at least two details, such as the crash date, location, names of those involved, or the incident number. To request by mail, send a $6 check or money order (payable to the City of Houston) and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the HPD Records Division, 1200 Travis, Houston, TX 77002. If you’re requesting a full copy in person or by mail, you’ll also need to fill out HPD’s H.B. 2633 form (available in English and Spanish).
HPD’s records page says crash reports “can be purchased online from the Texas Department of Transportation,” and drivers can buy one online through the link on HPD’s records page after answering a questionnaire, under penalty of perjury, that covers the same H.B. 2633 requirements. TxDOT’s own Crash Records Information System (CRIS) sells the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3) for $6, or $8 for a certified copy.
TxDOT no longer keeps copies of Driver’s Crash Reports (CR-2), so a driver whose crash police didn’t investigate should hold on to their own. Statewide rules and forms are in our Texas crash report guide.
If you’d rather not deal with forms, or you’re not sure which agency handled your crash, our team can get a copy of your report for you at no charge.
Houston Traffic Deaths and Injuries in 2025
| Measure | Figure | Year | Source |
| People killed in Houston crashes | 293, down from 339 in 2024 | 2025 | TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries, Cities and Towns 2025 and 2024 |
| Fatal crashes | 273 | 2025 | TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries, Cities and Towns 2025 |
| People with suspected serious injuries | 1,465 | 2025 | TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries, Cities and Towns 2025 |
| Pedestrians and cyclists killed | 99 pedestrians, 10 cyclists | 2025 | Axios Houston, preliminary compilation of TxDOT CRIS data |
| Fatal crashes by road type | 154 on city-operated streets, 90 on interstates | 2025 | Axios Houston, preliminary compilation of TxDOT CRIS data |
The TxDOT Crashes and Injuries tables (Cities and Towns) provide the main crash data for Houston, based on Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports (CR-3). As of April 7, 2026, deaths had dropped by 46 compared to 2024, but the 2025 total was still higher than the 254 recorded in 2019. Axios Houston’s April 2026 report, using the same state data, counted 99 pedestrians and 10 cyclists among the dead, with 154 fatal crashes on city streets and 90 on interstates.
Houston’s High-Injury Corridors and Safety Projects
According to Houston’s Vision Zero program, just 9% of the city’s streets account for 58% of all traffic deaths and serious injuries. This group of roads is called the High Injury Network. The five corridors below are all part of that network or include major City safety projects.
- Bissonnet Street, from South Dairy Ashford Road to Hillcroft Avenue: The City considers this 7-mile stretch one of the highest-priority corridors on the network. In February 2023, officials announced that Bissonnet had the most deadly crashes and the second-most serious-injury crashes of any city-owned street. The Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project includes plans for a lane reconfiguration, new sidewalks, protected bike lanes, turn lanes, roundabouts, improved crosswalks, rapid flashing beacons, and pedestrian refuge islands.
- Westheimer Road, from Fondren Road to the 610 Loop: Houston Landing’s analysis of Vision Zero data (November 2023) found that 38 people died on this 4-mile stretch between 2018 and 2022, including 26 pedestrians, 3 cyclists, and 9 drivers. This corridor has eight consecutive priority segments, making it the longest continuous priority corridor in Houston. The deadliest section, from just west of Winrock Boulevard through Potomac Drive, saw 8 deaths. Factors contributing to the danger include wide lanes, speeding, and widely spaced traffic signals and crosswalks.
- Hillcroft Avenue, from Bellaire Boulevard to High Star: The City completed safety improvements along this stretch in May 2022. On the section from High Star to Westward Street (improved in 2021), the 2022 Vision Zero report found that average yearly injury crashes dropped by 27% and all crashes dropped by 8% after the project.
- Shepherd Drive and Durham Drive, from I-610 to I-10: The 2022 Vision Zero report lists the Shepherd and Durham reconstruction as a key High Injury Network project. When the report was published, Phase I was under construction and Phase II was in the design stage.
- Telephone Road: In November 2023, the City announced the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project as part of its High Injury Network improvements funded by federal grants. The project will modernize the roadway and add upgraded sidewalks, bus stops, protected bike lanes, and other safety features.
Level I Trauma Care in Houston
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital (1504 Taub Loop) and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (6411 Fannin Street) are both Level I trauma centers, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Memorial Hermann’s Red Duke Trauma Institute treats both adults and children.
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is designated as a Level II trauma center, and Harris Health LBJ Hospital is Level III.
After a crash, we can put you in touch with local help, from doctors and body shops to injury attorneys. Contact our team.
Houston Crash Questions, Answered
How many people died in Houston traffic crashes in 2025?
TxDOT’s Crashes and Injuries table for 2025 lists 293 people killed in Houston crashes, down from 339 in 2024. Those deaths occurred in 273 fatal crashes, with another 1,465 people suffering suspected serious injuries. The 2025 numbers reflect reports processed by TxDOT as of April 7, 2026.
Why is Westheimer Road on Houston’s High Injury Network?
A Houston Landing review of Vision Zero data found that 38 people died between 2018 and 2022 on the 4-mile stretch of Westheimer Road from Fondren Road to the 610 Loop; 26 of them were pedestrians. This area contains eight consecutive priority segments, making it the longest continuous priority corridor in Houston.
How do I get a Houston police crash report?
HPD’s Records Division at 1200 Travis Street releases crash reports 5 to 8 days after the crash. To get a mailed copy, send a $6 check or money order (payable to the City of Houston) with a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you want a full copy in person or by mail, you’ll also need to fill out HPD’s H.B. 2633 form.
How many pedestrians are killed in Houston crashes?
According to Axios Houston’s preliminary review of TxDOT crash records (April 2026), 99 pedestrians and 10 cyclists died in Houston traffic crashes in 2025. On Westheimer Road, between Fondren and the 610 Loop, 26 of the 38 people killed from 2018 to 2022 were pedestrians.
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At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes across all fifty states, and we also track the latest incidents county by county. Our goal is to give drivers and road users reliable, up-to-date crash information for any area they care about.
Here, you’ll find some of the most recent crashes in Harris County, which includes Houston, Katy, Tomball, and unincorporated communities like Atascocita, Spring, and Cypress. You can view the full archive in our Harris County accident news section.
Houston’s high-injury corridors aren’t the only ones in Texas. Dangerous roads and intersections across Texas turn up the same kinds of trouble, and our recent accident alerts follow new wrecks around the country 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.