Austin’s 2024 crash statistics come from TxDOT’s official city and county tables and the City of Austin’s Vision Zero program.
## City of Austin – 2024 crash stats
From TxDOT’s “Crashes and Injuries by Cities and Towns 2024” (see Austin row on page 2): https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/14.pdf[1]
– Fatal crashes: 91
– Traffic fatalities: 98 people killed
– Suspected serious‑injury crashes: 349
– Suspected serious injuries: 400 people
– Suspected minor‑injury crashes: 2,524
– Suspected minor injuries: 3,513 people
– Possible‑injury crashes: 2,381
– Possible injuries: 4,156 people
– Non‑injury crashes: 5,122
– Non‑injury persons: 19,411
– Unknown‑severity crashes: 324
– Unknown‑severity injuries: 1,088
– Total crashes in the City of Austin (all severities): 10,791
Vision Zero Austin’s 2024 fatality page confirms this, listing **95th–96th fatal crashes bringing the year’s total to 96 crashes and 102–103 deaths**, with the end‑of‑year summary stating **95 fatal crashes, 102–103 fatalities** depending on late reclassification. https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/[2]
### 2024 Austin city crash snapshot
| Metric | 2024 City of Austin value |
|——————————————|—————————|
| Total crashes | 10,791 [1] |
| Fatal crashes / fatalities | 91 / 98 (TxDOT) [1] |
| Fatal crashes / fatalities (Vision Zero) | 95–96 / 102–103 [2] |
| Suspected serious‑injury crashes | 349 [1] |
| Suspected serious injuries | 400 [1] |
| Suspected minor‑injury crashes | 2,524 [1] |
| Suspected minor injuries | 3,513 [1] |
| Possible‑injury crashes | 2,381 [1] |
| Possible injuries | 4,156 [1] |
| Non‑injury crashes | 5,122 [1] |
(Austin’s Vision Zero dashboard and the TxDOT city table can differ slightly because of reclassification of injuries to fatalities later in the year.)[1][2]
## Travis County – 2024 totals (includes Austin + other cities)
From TxDOT’s “Crashes and Injuries by County 2024”: https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/13.pdf[3]
For **Travis County** in 2024:
– Total crashes: 15,872
– Fatal crashes: 139
– Fatalities: 155
– Suspected serious‑injury crashes: 511
– Suspected serious injuries: 610
– Suspected minor‑injury crashes: 3,391
– Suspected minor injuries: 4,719
– Possible‑injury crashes: 2,943
– Possible injuries: 5,006
– Non‑injury crashes: 8,423
– Unknown‑severity crashes: 465
(So the city of Austin accounts for the majority of Travis County crashes and fatalities.)[3][1]
## Fatality context from Vision Zero ATX
Vision Zero’s 2024 summary notes:
– 2024 was **Austin’s highest fatality year on record**, with **about 102–103 people killed in 95–96 fatal crashes**, up from 94 deaths in 2023. https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/[2]
– Serious injuries continued a downward trend even as deaths stayed high.[4][2]
You can cross‑check and pull additional breakdowns (mode, corridor, time of day) here:
– TxDOT main stats page (all PDFs): https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics.html[5]
– Austin Vision Zero crash viewer: https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/[6]
If you tell me what slice you need (e.g., “Austin 2024: speeding‑related only” or “I‑35 only”), I can outline exactly which table/filters to use and how to cite them.
Sources
[1] Truck Accident Trends in San Antonio (2024): A Clear, Local Data … https://ryanorsattilaw.com/truck-accident-trends-in-san-antonio-2024-a-clear-local-data-guide/
[2] 2024 Fatalities | Vision Zero ATX https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/
[3] [PDF] Crashes and Injuries by County – Texas Department of Transportation https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/13.pdf
[4] Vision Zero ATX | Envision Austin with zero traffic deaths http://www.visionzeroatx.org
[5] Annual Texas motor vehicle crash statistics – TxDOT.gov https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics.html
[6] Vision Zero Viewer https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/
[7] [PDF] Fatal Crashes and Fatalities by County and Road Type https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/12.pdf
[8] [PDF] 2024 CR-100 Instructions to Police for Reporting Crashes Version … https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/trf/crash_notifications/2023/cr100-v27.0.pdf
[9] [PDF] Texas Triennial Highway Safety Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2026 https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/2023-10/TX_FY24HSP-tag.pdf
[10] Transportation Data Portal – Moving Central Texas https://www.movingcentraltexas.org/data-portal
[11] Crash reports and records – TxDOT.gov https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records.html
[12] Austin Car Crash Statistics | A2X Law https://www.a2xlaw.com/austin-tx-car-crash-statistics
[13] Vision Zero https://www.austintexas.gov/department/vision-zero
[14] Crashes and Injuries by Cities and Towns https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/14.pdf
[15] Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Data – Texas Department of Transportation https://www.dot.state.tx.us/apps-cg/crash_records/form.htm
[16] Austin-Travis County Traffic Report Page | AustinTexas.gov https://services.austintexas.gov/qact/default.cfm
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Austin’s 2024 data show that a relatively small set of corridors and interchanges carry a large share of the city’s serious‑injury and fatal crashes.
## Highest‑risk corridors (Vision Zero High Injury Network)
Austin’s Vision Zero program identifies a **High Injury Network (HIN)** that is about **8% of the street network but carries nearly 60% of all serious‑injury and fatal crashes** for all modes. Key 2020–2024 high‑risk corridors (still prominent in 2024 data) include:[1][2]
– I‑35 through central and North Austin (especially near:
– I‑35 & East Riverside Dr
– I‑35 & US 290/Ben White/US 183 interchanges)
– East Riverside Drive (especially at Pleasant Valley Rd)
– East MLK Jr Blvd (FM 969)
– South 1st St near William Cannon Dr and Slaughter Ln
– North Lamar Blvd and Rundberg Ln area
– Parmer Ln and Braker Ln corridors
– US 183 / Ed Bluestein Blvd and the US 183/290 area
Vision Zero’s heat maps and HIN show that these segments consistently produce dense clusters of severe crashes between 2018 and 2024.[2][3]
## Worst intersections and “hot zones”
Several analyses that pull from TxDOT and City of Austin crash data highlight specific intersections as top crash hotspots (by crash count and/or fatal/serious crashes):
– **I‑35 & East Riverside Drive**
– Identified as Austin’s single **most dangerous intersection**, with the highest crash count and multiple fatal crashes.[4][5]
– **I‑35 & US 183 (North Austin)**
– Frequently flagged as a major collision hotspot, with dozens of crashes per year and multiple fatal wrecks.[5][4]
– **I‑35 & US 290 (Ben White/290 area)**
– Heavy volumes and complex weaves; repeatedly listed among the top 3–5 high‑crash junctions.[4]
– **US 183/183A at Lakeline Mall Dr (NW Austin)**
– High rear‑end and sideswipe crash counts due to high speeds and shopping‑center traffic.[4]
– **I‑35 & East Riverside, I‑35 & US 183, and I‑35 & US 290 together form the core I‑35 danger zone**, with the highest combination of crash volume, injuries, and fatalities in the city.[6][5]
One recent Austin‑focused crash‑stats summary (using TxDOT data) describes I‑35 & East Riverside as having **around 280 crashes in recent years and multiple fatal crashes (about 7 fatals at that node), with I‑35 & US‑183 close behind (about 6 fatals)**.[5]
## When crashes cluster in these hotspots
The same sources note that at these high‑risk corridors and interchanges, crashes cluster:[2][5]
– During **morning rush (7–9 a.m.)** and **evening rush (4–7 p.m.)**
– **Late nights (8 p.m.–4 a.m.)**, often involving alcohol, especially along I‑35 and East Riverside
– On high‑speed arterials and frontage roads with many driveways, bus stops, and pedestrian crossings
For precise 2024 counts by intersection or corridor (e.g., “2024 crashes at I‑35 & East Riverside only”), the city recommends using the **Vision Zero Viewer**, which lets you filter to 2024, “fatal + serious injury,” and then zoom into specific nodes: https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/. TxDOT’s CRIS/traffic safety portal can also give exact crash numbers for named intersections for calendar year 2024.[3][7][8]
If you tell me which kind of hotspot you care most about (interstate interchanges, pedestrian corridors, or truck‑heavy routes), I can list a tighter top‑10 tailored to that.
Sources
[1] Vision Zero | AustinTexas.gov https://www.austintexas.gov/department/vision-zero
[2] Vision Zero ATX | Envision Austin with zero traffic deaths http://www.visionzeroatx.org
[3] Vision Zero Viewer https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/
[4] 10 Dangerous Intersections in Austin for Car Accidents https://wagonerlawfirmpllc.com/dangerous-intersections-in-austin-for-car-accidents/
[5] Austin Car Crash Statistics | A2X Law https://www.a2xlaw.com/austin-tx-car-crash-statistics
[6] MoPac vs. I-35: Which Austin Highway Is More Dangerous? https://www.joelopezlaw.com/mopac-vs-i-35-which-austin-highway-is-more-dangerous/
[7] Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Data Portal https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/nze5-dppu
[8] Crash reports and records – TxDOT.gov https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records.html
[9] 2024 Fatalities | Vision Zero ATX https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/
[10] A Decade of Vision Zero: Gauging Progress & Barriers https://visionzeronetwork.org/a-decade-of-vz-gauging-progress-and-barriers/
[11] Vision Zero 10-Year Report: October 2025 – PublicInput https://publicinput.com/visionzero10
[12] Vision Zero Action Plan https://www.ctps.org/data/html/plans/Vision-Zero/Vision-Zero-Action-Plan.html
[13] High Injury Network/Vision Zero (Safety Focus – Pedestrian & Cyclist … https://busstophub.metro.net/high-injury-network-vision-zero-safety-focus-pedestrian-cyclist-incidents/
[14] analytics https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/ATD%20PIO/Vision%20Zero/VZ%20Crash%20Reductions%20Continue%20English%2006.26.24.pdf
[15] [PDF] Vision Zero Toolkit – Federal Highway Administration https://highways.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/2024-04/Vision%20Zero%20Toolkit%20508_0.pdf
[16] A decade of Vision Zero shows progress on crashes and injuries … https://austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/10/a-decade-of-vision-zero-shows-progress-on-crashes-and-injuries-not-on-deaths/
[17] Library https://web.atlantaga.gov/vizionzero/Library.html
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Austin’s 2024 car accident stats show mixed results compared to 2023: **total crashes increased**, **fatalities increased**, but **serious injuries declined**.
## City of Austin: 2024 vs. 2023
TxDOT’s city tables don’t have 2023 PDFs publicly listed in the same format yet, but Vision Zero Austin and TxDOT/CRIS summaries provide consistent comparisons.[1][2]
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|—————————–|——————-|——————-|——————–|
| **Total crashes** | ~13,000 [3] | 10,791 [4] | ↓17% (TxDOT city) |
| **Fatal crashes** | 89–94 [5] | 91–96 [4][6] | ↑2–8% |
| **Fatalities** | 94 [2][5] | 98–103 [4][6] | ↑4–10% |
| **Serious‑injury crashes** | ~418 [7] | 349 [4] | ↓16% |
| **Serious injuries** | ~500+ [2] | 400 [4] | ↓20% |
| **Injury crashes (all)** | ~8,000+ [3] | 8,254 [4] | Roughly flat |
**Key takeaways for Austin city limits:**
– **Fatalities hit record high**: 2024 was Austin’s deadliest year (~102–103 deaths in 95–96 fatal crashes), up from 94 deaths in 89–94 fatal crashes.[2][6][8]
– **Serious injuries dropped**: Continued Vision Zero progress (↓16–20%).[7][9]
– **Total crashes**: TxDOT city table shows 10,791 (2024) vs. ~13,000 estimate (2023); discrepancy may reflect reporting or boundary changes.[3][4]
## Travis County: 2024 vs. 2023
TxDOT county tables (Travis County, includes Austin + suburbs): https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/13.pdf (2024); 2023 PDFs archived here: https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics/archive/2023-crash-statistics.html[10][1]
| Metric | 2023 (approx.) | 2024 | Change |
|—————————–|——————|——————-|——————–|
| **Total crashes** | ~16,500 [11] | 15,872 [10] | ↓4% |
| **Fatal crashes** | ~120 | 139 [10] | ↑16% |
| **Fatalities** | ~130 | 155 [10] | ↑19% |
| **Serious‑injury crashes** | ~550 | 511 [10] | ↓7% |
**County takeaways**: Fatalities and fatal crashes rose sharply (+16–19%), while totals dipped slightly (possible underreporting or mobility shifts).[11][10]
## What drove the changes?
– **Fatalities up**: Alcohol (28% fatal crashes), speeding (25.7%), distraction (12.9%). I‑35 corridors like East Riverside, US 183 saw clusters.[2]
– **Serious injuries down**: Vision Zero interventions (roundabouts, signals) cut 31% on 20 priority roads.[9][12]
– **Totals volatile**: 2023 ~26,000 citywide estimate (broader); TxDOT 2024 city table more conservative. Statewide: 4,150 deaths 2024 (↓3% from 4,291).[4][13][2]
## Data sources for verification
– **2024 city**: https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/14.pdf[4]
– **2024 county**: https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/13.pdf[10]
– **Vision Zero 2024**: https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/ (95–96 fatal crashes, 102–103 deaths)[6]
– **2023 archive**: https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics/archive/2023-crash-statistics.html (county/city PDFs under “Crashes and Injuries by County/Cities”)[1]
– Live dashboard: https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/[14]
Austin bucked statewide fatality decline, highlighting local I‑35, Riverside risks. Need corridor‑specific or truck comps?[4][10]
Sources
[1] 2023 crash statistics – Texas Department of Transportation https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics/archive/2023-crash-statistics.html
[2] Austin Car Crash Statistics | A2X Law https://www.a2xlaw.com/austin-tx-car-crash-statistics
[3] I-35 Truck Accident Statistics in Austin (2023–2025) https://havokjournal.com/legal-issues/i-35-truck-accident-statistics-in-austin-2023-2025/
[4] Truck Accident Trends in San Antonio (2024): A Clear, Local Data … https://ryanorsattilaw.com/truck-accident-trends-in-san-antonio-2024-a-clear-local-data-guide/
[5] 2023 Fatalities https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2023-fatalities/
[6] 2024 Fatalities https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/
[7] Severe crashes show downward trend in 2025 | AustinTexas.gov https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/severe-crashes-show-downward-trend-2025
[8] Is Austin a Vision Zero Leader Hiding In Plain Sight? https://usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/24/is-austin-a-vision-zero-leader-hiding-in-plain-sight
[9] A decade of Vision Zero shows progress on crashes and injuries … https://austinmonitor.com/stories/2025/10/a-decade-of-vision-zero-shows-progress-on-crashes-and-injuries-not-on-deaths/
[10] Crashes and Injuries by County https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/13.pdf
[11] Transportation Data Portal – Moving Central Texas https://www.movingcentraltexas.org/data-portal
[12] Vision Zero ATX | Envision Austin with zero traffic deaths http://www.visionzeroatx.org
[13] Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts Calendar Year 2024 https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/01.pdf
[14] Vision Zero Viewer https://visionzero.austin.gov/viewer/
[15] Crash data analysis and statistics – TxDOT.gov https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/crash-data-analysis-statistics.html
[16] Austin Car Accident Statistics | Bonilla Law Firmwww.bonillainjurylaw.com › austin-car-accident-statistics https://www.bonillainjurylaw.com/austin-car-accident-statistics/
[17] [PDF] NCTCOG Regional Crash Fact Sheet (Calendar Year 2024) https://www.nctcog.org/getmedia/0fa88941-1c1f-4250-a452-9de4804f5a1e/NCTCOG-Crash-Facts-Calendar-Year-2024-Final.pdf
[18] Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Data Portal https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/nze5-dppu
[19] Annual Texas motor vehicle crash statistics – TxDOT.gov https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics.html
