MPD: Fewer crashes so far in 2025, though injury crashes increase slightly

MPD: Fewer crashes so far in 2025, though injury crashes increase slightly

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The number of vehicle crashes inside the City of Midland continues to trend downward, according to new data from the Midland Police Department. Through July 2025, officers reported 1,511 crashes, a 2% drop from the same seven-month period in 2024, and a 12.7% decrease compared to 2023. Police leaders have credited recent safety initiatives, including the Safe Passage Initiative and “Operation Intersection Interventio…