Fort Worth recorded 12,865 traffic crashes in 2024, resulting in 116 deaths and more than 6,600 injuries, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). That works out to roughly 35 collisions every single day. As the city surpasses 1 million residents and claims the title of the 11th-largest city in the country, these numbers carry real weight for every driver, passenger, and pedestrian on Fort Worth roads.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a Fort Worth car accident, the Fort Worth car accident lawyers at Varghese Summersett are here to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Varghese Summersett is one of the largest and most respected law firms in North Texas, with a team of 70+ attorneys and legal professionals across four offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. Our personal injury attorneys are former prosecutors who know how insurance companies and defense lawyers operate. Led by Partner Ty Stimpson, our personal injury team fights to get injured Fort Worth residents the compensation they need to rebuild their lives.
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How Many Car Accidents Happen in Fort Worth Each Year?
According to the official 2024 Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts report from TxDOT, Fort Worth experienced 12,865 total traffic crashes. In a single year, those collisions left more than 6,600 people injured and claimed 116 lives. The table below breaks down the severity of every reported crash in the city.
| Crash Severity | Number of Crashes | Resulting Injuries/Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| Fatal Crashes | 106 | 116 Deaths |
| Suspected Serious Injury Crashes | 391 | 460 Serious Injuries |
| Suspected Minor Injury Crashes | 2,083 | 2,782 Minor Injuries |
| Possible Injury Crashes | 2,139 | 3,259 Possible Injuries |
| Non-Injury Crashes | 7,632 | 0 |
| Unknown Severity Crashes | 514 | N/A |
| Total | 12,865 | 6,617+ Injuries & 116 Deaths |
These are not just numbers. Each of those 6,617 injuries represents a real person facing medical bills, missed work, and physical pain. Each of the 116 deaths left behind a family struggling to cope with sudden, devastating loss.
How Does Fort Worth Compare to Other Texas Cities?
Fort Worth ranked fourth among Texas cities for total crashes in 2024, behind Houston, Dallas, and El Paso. Here is how the state’s largest cities compared:
| Rank | City | Total Crashes (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 66,236 |
| 2 | Dallas | 26,109 |
| 3 | El Paso | 15,253 |
| 4 | Fort Worth | 12,865 |
| 5 | Austin | 10,791 |
| 6 | Arlington | 5,317 |
Although the raw crash count places Fort Worth fourth, the city’s accident rate remains a serious concern. Fort Worth is growing faster than nearly every major American city. In May 2025, U.S. Census data confirmed Fort Worth had officially surpassed 1 million residents, making it the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 11th-largest in the nation. More residents means more vehicles, more congestion, and more opportunities for serious collisions.
Are Fort Worth Car Accidents Getting Better or Worse?
The total number of crashes in Fort Worth has followed a general downward trend since a peak in 2017. That sounds like progress, but the fatality numbers tell a different story. Despite fewer overall collisions, deadly crashes remain stubbornly high.
Preliminary 2025 data paints an even more troubling picture. According to a Fort Worth Report investigation, Tarrant County was on pace as of September 2025 for a 14% increase in fatal crashes compared to the year before. Local law enforcement agencies have responded with targeted enforcement operations, but the upward trend in traffic deaths is deeply concerning for Fort Worth families.
What Do the 2024 Texas Statewide Crash Numbers Look Like?
Fort Worth’s crash problem is part of a much larger crisis across Texas. The 2024 statewide data from TxDOT reveals just how dangerous Texas roads have become.
In 2024, 4,150 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes statewide, a 3.29% decrease from 2023. Another 251,977 people were injured. For the 24th year in a row, Texas recorded zero deathless days on its roadways. A reportable crash happened every 57 seconds. One person died every 2 hours and 7 minutes. These numbers make Texas one of the most dangerous states in the country for drivers. If you have been hurt in a crash anywhere in the state, understanding the statewide Texas crash statistics can help put your situation in context.
What Causes the Most Fatal Car Accidents in Fort Worth?
Three factors drive the majority of deadly crashes in Fort Worth and across Texas: speeding, impaired driving, and failure to wear a seat belt.
Speeding and Distracted Driving
Speed is one of the deadliest factors on Fort Worth roads. Faster vehicles need more distance to stop and generate far greater force on impact. Add in distracted driving, and the combination becomes lethal. In 2024, 380 people were killed statewide in crashes involving a distracted driver. Texting, adjusting a GPS, or even glancing at a passenger can turn a routine commute into a fatal car accident.
Drunk and Impaired Driving
Alcohol remains one of the biggest threats on Texas roads. In 2024, 1,053 people were killed in crashes where a driver was under the influence, accounting for more than 25% of all traffic deaths statewide. Fort Worth’s active bar and restaurant scene, combined with long commuting distances, makes impaired driving a persistent risk. Victims of drunk driving accidents often face catastrophic injuries and massive medical bills.
Failure to Wear a Seat Belt
Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to survive a serious crash. Yet in 2024, of the vehicle occupants killed in Texas where restraint use was known, 45.34% were not buckled up. That means nearly half of all vehicle occupant deaths could have potentially been prevented by a seat belt.
Protect Your Rights and Your Recovery. If you were injured in a Fort Worth car accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Varghese Summersett at (817) 203-2220 to speak with a Fort Worth accident attorney about your case.
Which Fort Worth Roads Are the Most Dangerous?
Certain corridors in Fort Worth see far more collisions than the rest of the city. High speeds, heavy traffic, and frequent lane changes create dangerous conditions on these roadways.
Interstate 35W runs directly through the heart of Fort Worth and carries thousands of commercial trucks daily. Merging traffic, construction zones, and high speeds make it one of the most crash-prone highways in North Texas. Interstate 20 connects the southern portion of the city and is notorious for high-speed rear-end collisions, especially during rush hour. Loop 820, the beltway circling Fort Worth, sees some of the highest traffic volumes in Tarrant County, particularly near its interchanges with I-35W and I-20. East Lancaster Avenue is one of the most dangerous urban streets in the city, with a mix of pedestrian traffic, commercial activity, and frequent speeding.
If you were involved in a collision on any of these roads, an experienced attorney can help you understand what to do after a car accident and protect your right to compensation.
What Must Be Proven in a Fort Worth Car Accident Claim?
Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents. That means the driver who caused the crash (or their insurance company) is responsible for paying for the other party’s injuries and losses. To recover compensation, the injured person must prove four legal elements.
Duty of care. Every driver on Texas roads has a legal obligation to operate their vehicle safely and follow traffic laws. This duty exists the moment a person gets behind the wheel.
Breach of duty. The injured party must show the other driver failed to meet that standard. Speeding, running a red light, texting while driving, or driving drunk are all examples of a breach of duty.
Causation. The breach of duty must be the direct cause of the crash and the resulting injuries. It is not enough to show the other driver was careless. You must connect that carelessness to your specific harm.
Damages. Finally, you must show you suffered real, measurable losses. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.
The burden of proof falls on the plaintiff (the injured person). The standard is a preponderance of the evidence, meaning you must show it is more likely than not that the other driver caused your injuries.
Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault for the accident, you cannot recover any compensation. If you are 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. For example, if you are awarded $100,000 but found 20% at fault, you would receive $80,000.
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Texas is two years from the date of the accident under Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003. Missing this deadline means losing your right to file a lawsuit.
What Should You Do After a Car Accident in Fort Worth?
The steps you take after a crash can make or break your ability to recover compensation. Here is what Fort Worth accident attorneys recommend.
Call 911 and stay at the scene. Texas law requires drivers involved in a crash to stop and exchange information. If anyone is injured, call 911 immediately. A police report creates an official record of the accident.
Get medical attention right away. Some injuries, like whiplash, concussions, and internal bleeding, do not show symptoms immediately. Seeing a doctor within 72 hours of a crash creates a medical record linking your injuries to the collision.
Document everything. Take photos of the vehicles, the road conditions, traffic signs, and your injuries. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. Save all medical bills, repair estimates, and correspondence with insurance companies.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. Anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Speak with a personal injury attorney first.
Contact a Fort Worth car accident lawyer. An experienced attorney can handle the insurance companies, gather evidence, and fight for the full value of your claim while you focus on recovery.
Find Out What Your Case Is Worth. Every car accident case is different. The team at Varghese Summersett can evaluate the facts of your crash and explain your legal options. Call (817) 203-2220 for a free consultation.
What to Expect From Varghese Summersett
Varghese Summersett is not a billboard law firm that hands your case to a paralegal. When you hire our personal injury team, you get direct access to experienced trial attorneys who will fight for maximum compensation on your behalf.
Our firm has a team of 70+ attorneys and legal professionals, four offices across Texas (Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston), and a track record of over 1,600 dismissals and 800+ charge reductions on the criminal defense side. That same tenacity, preparation, and courtroom experience drives our personal injury practice.
Our personal injury attorneys, led by Partner Ty Stimpson, are former prosecutors who understand how the legal system works from every angle. Senior Counsel Katie Steele spent six years as a prosecutor in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office and also represented insurance companies before joining Varghese Summersett, giving her rare insight into how insurers evaluate and defend claims. Founder Benson Varghese worked as an insurance adjuster before law school and interned at an insurance defense firm, so he knows exactly how the other side builds its case.
That combination of prosecution experience, insurance industry knowledge, and trial-tested skill gives our clients a genuine advantage. We handle car wrecks, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, wrongful death cases, and more on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Worth Car Accidents
How many car accidents happen in Fort Worth each year?
In 2024, Fort Worth recorded 12,865 total traffic crashes according to TxDOT data. That averages out to about 35 crashes per day. Of those, 106 were fatal crashes that killed 116 people, and more than 6,600 people were injured at varying severity levels.
What is the statute of limitations for a car accident claim in Texas?
Texas law gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003. If you miss this deadline, you will almost certainly lose the right to pursue compensation in court. Certain exceptions may apply, so consulting with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident is always the safest approach.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault for a Fort Worth car accident?
Yes, as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 30% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you would receive $70,000. If you were 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything.
What are the most dangerous roads in Fort Worth?
Interstate 35W, Interstate 20, Loop 820, and East Lancaster Avenue consistently rank among the most dangerous roads in Fort Worth. These corridors see heavy traffic, high speeds, and frequent congestion. Construction zones on I-35W and the complex interchanges on Loop 820 are particular trouble spots.
How much does it cost to hire a Fort Worth car accident lawyer?
Most personal injury attorneys, including the team at Varghese Summersett, work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless your case results in a settlement or verdict in your favor. There is no financial risk to getting legal help after an accident.
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