State Dossier · FARS Federal Census
Texas — Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash Statistics
Federal NHTSA FARS data on fatal large-truck-involved crashes in Texas (2015–2024).
Fatal-only · this dataset counts fatal crashes; it does not represent all-severity truck collisions.
Fatal truck crashes
6,039
All recorded years
Avg. per year
604
Across 10-year record
Deadliest city
HOUSTON
Highest fatal-crash count
National rank
#1
of 51 states · 13.0% of U.S. fatal truck crashes
Truck Configuration
- Tractor-trailer4,761 · 79%
- Straight truck1,278 · 21%
Fatal Truck Crashes by Year
Deadliest Cities
On the Map
Latest Texas News
View the full wire →18-wheeler driver in North Texas crash that killed 5 sentenced to 20 years - Fort Worth Star-Telegram (opens in new tab)
Texas · Google News: 18-wheeler accident · Jun 26
15-year-old killed in crash involving motorcycle and 18-wheeler, North Texas police say - WFAA (opens in new tab)
Texas · Google News: 18-wheeler accident · Jun 20
Teen killed in deadly North Texas crash between motorcycle, 18-wheeler, police say - CBS News (opens in new tab)
Texas · Google News: 18-wheeler accident · Jun 20
Legal Help
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Source: U.S. NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), data through 2024. Fatal large-truck-involved crashes only.