Traffic Fatalities
Summary
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
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
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.
Mentions & discussions (19)
MAP: Where are Austin’s most dangerous intersections?
Three of Austin's most dangerous intersections are about half a mile away from each other.
Second child dies after 2-vehicle crash in southeast Austin
Austin police say a 6-year-old girl was pronounced dead on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Her 9-year-old sister died on Sept. 9, the day of the crash.
APD issues 83 citations, makes 8 arrests during DWI initiative
Austin Police said between Aug. 14 and Sept. 7, officers conducted a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative.
Person riding scooter on MoPac dies in crash
A fatal crash completely shut down northbound MoPac at 45th Street, according to Austin Police.
Pedestrian killed in crash on North Lamar Boulevard
A woman was hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Austin Police asks public for help finding hit-and-run suspect
The crash happened near E. Riverside Drive and Royal Crest Drive, at around 6:28 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025.
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on East William Cannon Drive in Austin
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash in southeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department.
Pedestrian killed in crash on I-35 in Austin, police say
An unidentified man was hit and killed by a vehicle on northbound I-35 in north Austin early Sunday.
1 dead following motorcycle crash in South Austin
A motorcyclist died after they collided with the Ben White flyover in South Austin on Wednesday.
APD: Person dies two days after being hit by vehicle on I-35
Police were in east Austin on Saturday to investigate the city’s 45th fatal crash of 2026.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on SH 130 northbound near FM 969
Police said the motorcyclist was hit by two vehicles, including a Tesla operating in Autopilot mode.
Fatal motorcycle crash on State Highway 130
It happened near North State Highway 130 and FM 969, according to TCSO.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on I-35 near downtown Austin
A motorcyclist was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center with critical injuries after a crash on northbound I-35 near the 6th Street exit, ATCEMS said.
1 dead following crash involving person on scooter in east Austin
Austin Police responded to a fatal crash Tuesday evening that involved a vehicle and a person riding on a scooter.
1 dead in East Austin wreck involving scooter rider
The wreck happened on Tuesday night at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Oak Springs Drive.
Austin police identify suspect in hit-and-run that critically injured Air Force firefighter
Authorities said Dominic Dubas was hit by a vehicle on South Congress Avenue on May 30. After 24 days in ICU, he was transferred to Omaha to recover near family.
Austin driver’s vehicle damaged after rocks thrown from overpass
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.
MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
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.
Severe crashes show downward trend in 2025
Severe crashes show downward trend in 2025 City of Austin (.gov)
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