3 of the 10 deadliest stretches of highways in Texas can be found in Dallas-Fort Worth
Driving on Texas highways can be deadly, especially in Dallas-Fort Worth.
North Texas holds three of the 10 deadliest stretches of highway in the entire state, according to a study from Money Geek. The company analyzed 10,125 fatal crashes from 2018 to 2020 in Texas for its study.
Additional factors included in the study were how drunk driving, speeding, distracted driving and time of the year, played into the fatal crashes. Here’s what we know:
What three stretches of North Texas highway are deadly?
Interstate 20 from exit 443 to exit 449:
- Cities passed through: Fort Worth, Forrest Hill and Arlington
- Fatal accidents: 13
- Fatalities: 14
- Crashes per mile: 2.7
- Distance: 4.8 miles
Interstate 820 from exit 33C to 33A:
- Cities passed through: Fort Worth
- Fatal accidents: 10
- Fatalities: 11
- Crashes per mile: 2.5
- Distance: 4 miles
Interstate 30 from exit 52A to 56C:
- Cities passed though: Dallas and Mesquite
- Fatal accidents: 12
- Fatalities: 12
- Crashes per mile: 2.4
- Distance: 4.9 miles
What’s causing fatal crashes in Texas?
Along with listing the deadliest highways in the state, Money Geek laid out what caused the fatal crashes.
Speeding was the highest contributor in the 10,125 fatal accidents recorded in Texas between 2018 and 2020 at 31.3% or 3,168. Drunk driving was second cause at 24.3% or 2,456 of the 10,125 fatal accidents.
Distracted driving was another big factor, contributing to 9.9% or 1,001 of 10,125 fatal accidents.
The deadliest month in Texas for fatal accidents is October, with 941 or 9.3 % crashes. November came next at 912 accidents, followed by December at 909.
What’s the highest speed limit in Texas?
Believe it or not, Texas has a posted speed limit of 85 mph in one stretch of highway.
State Highway 130 between State Highway 45 in Austin and Interstate 10 in Seguin is where drivers can legally drive 85 mph. The area is not only highest posted speed limit in Texas, but the entire country.
