Austin's roads are getting dangerous, with a spike in deadly crashes this year. KXAN has put together a map showing exactly where these tragedies are occurring, highlighting the urgent need for better safety measures.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Fixing this could cost millions, but doing nothing means even higher costs from lost lives and injuries.
Everyone who drives, walks, or bikes in Austin will be safer if the city takes action.
Sadly, families who have lost loved ones and those injured in these crashes are the ones most directly harmed.
A suspect threw rocks and other large items from an overpass onto traffic below, damaging several vehicles and shutting down part of a busy roadway for hours.
KXAN is keeping track of the number of traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026. An interactive map shows where those crashes have occurred.
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