Travis County (Austin metro) has robust TxDOT data for 2024; 2025 figures are preliminary from city reports, with full annual PDFs pending mid-2026 release.
## Travis County – 2024 Crash Overview
TxDOT’s “Crashes and Injuries by County 2024” lists **Travis County** totals for all motor vehicles: https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/13.pdf[1]
– **Total crashes:** 15,872[1]
– **Fatal crashes:** 139 (155 fatalities)[1]
– **Suspected serious-injury crashes:** 511 (610 serious injuries)[1]
– **Suspected minor-injury crashes:** 3,391 (4,719 minor injuries)[1]
– **Possible-injury crashes:** 2,943 (5,006 possible injuries)[1]
– **Non-injury crashes:** 8,423[1]
– **Unknown severity:** 465 crashes[1]
Pre-2020 average was ~46,896 crashes/year regionally, dropping during pandemic then rebounding. Travis shows high volume due to urban density.[2]
### Travis County 2024 Snapshot Table
| Metric | 2024 Value |
|———————————|—————|
| Total Crashes | 15,872 [1] |
| Fatal Crashes/Fatalities | 139/155 [1] |
| Serious-Injury Crashes/Injuries | 511/610 [1] |
| Minor-Injury Crashes/Injuries | 3,391/4,719 [1] |
| Possible Injury Crashes/Injuries| 2,943/5,006 [1] |
| Non-Injury Crashes | 8,423 [1] |
## Travis County CMV/Truck Crashes – 2024
TxDOT CMV report: https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/30.pdf[3]
– **Total CMV crashes:** 646[3]
– **Fatal CMV crashes:** 12 (13 fatalities)[3]
– **Serious-injury CMV crashes:** 26 (30 injuries)[3]
– **Minor-injury CMV crashes:** 99 (148 injuries)[3]
– **Possible-injury CMV crashes:** 95 (162 injuries)[3]
– **Non-injury CMV crashes:** 411[3]
## City of Austin – Key Figures
Austin-specific data from Vision Zero and city reports (TxDOT-sourced):
**2024:** ~93-97 fatal crashes, ~100 deaths (up per capita from 7.5/100k in 2018 to 11.5/100k in 2022; 2024 similar). ~418 serious injuries. I-35, US-183 worst. Speed-related: Part of Texas’ 4,150 deaths statewide.[4][5]
**2025 (preliminary, full year):** 94-99 fatal crashes, 98-99 deaths (slight uptick), 301 serious injuries (↓28% from 418). Breakdown:
– Motorists: 178 serious injuries (↓33%)
– Pedestrians: 50 (↓15%)
– Motorcyclists: 44 (↓29%)
– Bicyclists: 21 (↓22%)[6][7]
As of Aug 2024: 59 fatalities citywide. 2023: 200 motor deaths, 57 ped.[8]
## Trends & Hotspots
– **Highways:** I-35 tops for volume/severity; urban arterials like South Congress, East MLK.[9][4]
– **Pandemic rebound:** Crashes volatile; Travis -28% in 2020, rebounding.[2]
– **Vision Zero:** ↓31% serious/fatal on 20 improved roads. DPS surges showed temporary drops.[4]
## Access Live/2025 Data
No full 2025 county PDFs yet; use:
– TxDOT Traffic Safety Portal (filter Travis/Austin): https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/nze5-dppu[10]
– Austin Vision Zero dashboard: http://www.visionzeroatx.org[4]
– Central Texas Crash Portal: https://movingcentraltexas.org/data-portal[2]
– CRIS queries for custom (e.g., I-35 trucks): https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records.html[11]
Travis/Austin mirrors Bexar trends but lower per capita severity due to interventions. Need I-35 specifics or 2025 CRIS pull?[10][1]
Sources
[1] Texas Truck Accident Statistics (2024) – The Wilhite Law Firm https://www.wilhitelawfirm.com/texas-truck-accident-statistics/
[2] Transportation Data Portal – Moving Central Texas https://movingcentraltexas.org/data-portal
[3] 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/
[4] Vision Zero ATX | Envision Austin with zero traffic deaths http://www.visionzeroatx.org
[5] 2024 Fatalities | Vision Zero ATX https://www.visionzeroatx.org/2024-fatalities/
[6] 94 fatal crashes in Austin leave 98 dead in 2025: report https://www.fox7austin.com/news/fatal-crashes-2025-report-austin-texas
[7] Severe crashes show downward trend in 2025 | AustinTexas.gov https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/severe-crashes-show-downward-trend-2025
[8] Austin, TX: Car Accident Statistics & Rates 2024 | ProCare https://procareinjury.com/blog/austin-car-accident-statistics/
[9] I-35 Truck Accident Statistics in Austin (2023–2025) https://havokjournal.com/legal-issues/i-35-truck-accident-statistics-in-austin-2023-2025/
[10] Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Data Portal https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/nze5-dppu
[11] Annual Texas motor vehicle crash statistics – TxDOT.gov https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/motor-vehicle-crash-statistics.html
[12] Automated Crash Data Extract… https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records/crash-data-analysis-statistics.html
[13] [PDF] CMV Involved Crashes and Injuries by County https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/trf/crash-records/2024/30.pdf
[14] TxDOT reports less fatal accidents in 2024 across East Texas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVhguySkRL0
[15] Department Of Transportation, State Of Texas Crash Reports Online https://myaccident.org/texas-accident-reports/police-agency/department-of-transportation-state-of-texas
[16] Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Data – Texas Department of Transportation https://www.dot.state.tx.us/apps-cg/crash_records/form.htm
[17] Austin-Travis County Traffic Report Page | AustinTexas.gov https://services.austintexas.gov/qact/default.cfm
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Here are actual **truck/18-wheeler/commercial vehicle accidents in Austin (Travis County)** reported by local TV stations and newspapers **from August 24, 2025 – February 24, 2026** (last ~6 months). I focused on credible sources like FOX 7 Austin, CBS Austin (KEYE), KVUE, KXAN, Austin American-Statesman. Older/irrelevant hits filtered out. Links direct to articles; summaries include dates, locations, outcomes.
## Confirmed Recent Incidents (TV/Newspaper Coverage)
1. **Feb 13, 2026 – Fatal 18-wheeler vs. passenger vehicle**
– Location: South I-35 SB frontage road, 13200 block (near FM 1327, south Travis County).
– Details: One driver killed (22-year-old Xochitl Garcia Ramos); truck driver stayed, not impaired. 3 lanes closed.
– Source: CBS Austin (cbsaustin.com) – https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/one-dead-in-crash-involving-18-wheeler-on-i-35-sb-frontage-road[1]
Follow-up ID: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/driver-killed-in-weekend-crash-involving-18-wheeler-identified-by-apd[2]
2. **Jan/Feb 2026 context (ongoing from Mar 2025, but bond ruling recent)**
– Location: I-35 SB near Parmer/Howard Lane (North Austin).
– Details: Semi-truck driver Solomun Weldekeal Araya charged with intoxication manslaughter (impaired by CNS stimulant); bond reduced Apr 29, 2025, but case active. Part of deadly multi-vehicle pileup.
– Source: FOX 7 Austin (fox7austin.com) – https://www.fox7austin.com/news/i-35-deadly-multi-vehicle-crash-bond-reduced-solomun-weldekeal-araya[3]
3. **Sep 18, 2025 – Fatal semi-truck vs. vehicle**
– Location: I-35 NB near Tech Ridge Blvd (North Austin).
– Details: 1 dead in collision; early morning crash.
– Source: KVUE (kvue.com, YouTube) – https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/1-dead-crash-austin-i-35-northbound-tech-ridge-boulevard-semi-truck-vehicle/269-fa28816d-ce48-4aba-ad60-27fcd7531d20 (video report)[4]
4. **Oct 14, 2025 – Semi-truck rollover with 2 cars**
– Location: East Austin (exact unspecified).
– Details: Rollover crash involving semi and 2 vehicles; injuries unclear but EMS responded.
– Source: FOX 7 Austin – https://www.fox7austin.com/news/semi-truck-rolls-over-crash-2-other-cars-east-austin-atcems[5]
## Multi-Vehicle Crash with Truck (Mar 13, 2025 – Coverage Ongoing)
5. **Mar 13, 2025 – Massive 17-vehicle pileup including semi-truck**
– Location: I-35 SB between Howard Ln & Parmer Ln (North Austin, construction zone).
– Details: 5 dead (infant, child, 3 adults); 11 injured; semi fuel tank ruptured (no fire); truck driver impaired (CNS stimulant), prior violations; NTSB investigated.
– Sources:
– CBS Austin – https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/5-killed-after-17-vehicles-crash-on-i-35-in-north-austin[6]
– FOX 7/KFOX – Impairment details: https://kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world/semi-truck-driver-in-deadly-texas-crash-involving-18-vehicles-was-impaired-by-central-nervo…[7]
## Notes on Coverage & Data Gaps
– **Sparse recent hits:** Last 6 months yielded 4-5 solid truck-specific stories; many “truck” mentions are pickups/dump trucks, not semis/CMVs. Austin media prioritizes fatalities/multi-vehicle. No Austin Chronicle/Statesman truck exclusives in window (focus on policy/Vision Zero).
– **Broader context:** TxDOT CMV stats (646 Travis crashes 2024) confirm frequency, but news lags routine crashes. Check APD logs: https://services.austintexas.gov/qact/default.cfm or TxDOT CRIS https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/nze5-dppu.[8][9]
– **Sources scanned:** FOX7Austin.com (top hits), CBSaustin.com, KVUE.com, KXAN.com (no new exclusives), statesman.com (quiet).
For litigation/research, query APD/TxDOT directly or Vision Zero dashboard http://www.visionzeroatx.org. Need deeper CRIS pulls, I-35 focus, or Bexar comps?[9][10][11]
Sources
[1] One dead in crash involving 18-wheeler on I-35 SB … https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/one-dead-in-crash-involving-18-wheeler-on-i-35-sb-frontage-road
[2] Driver killed in weekend crash involving 18-wheeler … https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/driver-killed-in-weekend-crash-involving-18-wheeler-identified-by-apd
[3] I-35 deadly multi-vehicle crash: Bond reduced for truck-tractor driver https://www.fox7austin.com/news/i-35-deadly-multi-vehicle-crash-bond-reduced-solomun-weldekeal-araya
[4] 1 dead after crash involving semi-truck in North Austin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozE1jsGe8Y8
[5] Semi-truck rolls over in crash with 2 other cars in East Austin: ATCEMS https://www.fox7austin.com/news/semi-truck-rolls-over-crash-2-other-cars-east-austin-atcems
[6] 5 dead after 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in North Austin https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/5-killed-after-17-vehicles-crash-on-i-35-in-north-austin
[7] Semi-truck driver in deadly Texas crash – Impaired by … https://kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world/semi-truck-driver-in-deadly-texas-crash-involving-18-vehicles-was-impaired-by-central-nervous-system-depressants-solomun-weldekeal-araya-austin-i-35
[8] Austin-Travis County Traffic Report Page | AustinTexas.gov https://services.austintexas.gov/qact/default.cfm
[9] Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Data Portal https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/nze5-dppu
[10] Vision Zero ATX | Envision Austin with zero traffic deaths http://www.visionzeroatx.org
[11] 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/
[12] Truck crashes 15 feet into Northeast Austin home https://www.fox7austin.com/news/truck-crashes-15-feet-into-northeast-austin-home
[13] 1 killed, 1 injured in crash involving semi-truck on I-35 https://www.fox7austin.com/news/ems-1-killed-1-injured-in-crash-on-i-35
[14] One dead in wreck on SH 45 | FOX 7 Austin https://www.fox7austin.com/news/deadly-wreck-sh-45-road-closed-northwest-austin
[15] APD seeking public’s help in locating truck involved in fatal hit-and-run in North Austin https://www.fox7austin.com/news/apd-seeking-publics-help-in-locating-truck-involved-in-fatal-hit-and-run-in-north-austin
[16] Road reopens after 18-wheeler crash in Southwest Austin https://www.fox7austin.com/news/18-wheeler-crash-traffic-southwest-austin-hamilton-pool-rd-hammetts-crossing
[17] Person attempting to cross I-35 struck and killed by pickup truck https://www.fox7austin.com/news/person-attempting-to-cross-i-35-struck-and-killed-by-pickup-truck
[18] Two killed in semi-truck crash in far SW Austin https://www.fox7austin.com/news/two-killed-in-semi-truck-crash-in-far-sw-austin
[19] Man driving dump truck hits & kills pedestrian in New … https://www.fox7austin.com/news/man-driving-dump-truck-hits-kills-pedestrian-new-braunfels
