TxDOT Reports Sharp Rise in Fatal Crashes Across Northeast Texas

TxDOT reports sharp rise in fatal crashes across Northeast Texas

ATLANTA, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to prioritize safety following a significant increase in fatal collisions across nine northeast Texas counties.

Fatal crashes rise in northeast Texas

TxDOT urges travelers to give driving their full focus July 16, 2026 ATLANTA – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) encourages drivers to put their full focus on the road amid a rise in fatal crashes in northeast Texas. “Over a relatively short period of time, our nine-county district has experienced a significant rise in fatal crashes, accounting for 36 percent — more than one-third — of all traffic deaths recorded this year,” said Tx…

TxDOT sees rise in fatal crashes in area

he Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) encourages drivers to put their full focus on the road amid a rise in fatal crashes in northeast Texas. “Over a relatively short period of time, our nine-county district has experienced a significant rise in fatal crashes, accounting for 36 percent — more than one-third — of all traffic…