Traffic Safety
Summary
Dallas is officially the most dangerous place in Texas for both drivers and pedestrians, according to a new report. This means we all need to be way more careful on the roads.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will receive $42,360.00 in grant funding to support this initiative.
Drivers and passengers who comply with seatbelt laws and the general public through improved road safety.
Everyone on the road, from drivers to walkers, is at higher risk of getting hurt.
Mentions & discussions (16)
Texas traffic trouble spots: 200 crashes at these 3 Dallas highway crossings, report says
A new Texas crash study flags Dallas and Plano's most crash-prone intersections, including three Dallas highway crossings with a combined 200 crashes so far in 2026.
New report ranks most dangerous Dallas, Plano intersections against other Texas cities
New report ranks most dangerous Dallas, Plano intersections against other Texas cities Yahoo
1 hospitalized following accident involving DART train, officials say
A driver is in critical condition after their car collided with a DART train in Dallas, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. The incident occurred on N. Jim Miller Road.
4 people injured in multi-car crash near downtown Dallas, according to officials
Officers responded to the intersection of Main Street and North Akard Street just after 8 p.m. where they found multiple vehicles involved in a collision.
1 person dead, 2 children injured after car strikes tree in Dallas, officials say
Dallas Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Alabama Ave. and Georgia Ave. just after 5:30 p.m.
Pedestrian hit and killed while riding an electric bike on I-30 service road
A pedestrian died after he was hit by a car while riding an electric bike on the I-30 service road, officials said.
1 person dead after Sunday morning crash in Far North Dallas
Dallas police say the crash happened just before 6 a.m. near the intersection of Frankford Road and Coit Road.
Dallas residents demand action after hit-and-run injures 2 middle school students
Police are searching for surveillance video or photos that may have captured the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.
Child critically injured after fleeing suspect crashes into vehicle, Dallas Police say
Police say the suspect was speeding and crashed into three vehicles when he drove through the intersection of North Masters Drive.
Dallas Police to take over freeway enforcement after county traffic partnership ends
The Dallas County Highway Traffic Program ends Aug. 28. Dallas PD says it will expand its traffic unit to cover freeway enforcement and HOV lanes across the city.
Dallas police investigating after a driver was killed in a major accident Saturday morning
One person is dead after what police say was a single-vehicle collision at the intersection of Irving Boulevard and Regal Row around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-30 express lanes in Dallas County
The driver involved in the crash stayed on scene, officials say.
One person dead after a hit-and-run in Dallas Wednesday night, police say
Officers responded to the area of South Buckner Boulevard and Elam Road just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for a major accident.
City Council — May 13, 2026
The city is seeking to enhance traffic safety through a grant focused on seatbelt enforcement. This initiative aims to reduce injuries and fatalities by encouraging compliance with seatbelt laws.
City Council — March 25, 2026
The city is entering into an agreement to help fund traffic programs managed by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. This deal will last for three years and involves significant financial commitment from the city's general fund.
This North Texas city is the ‘most dangerous’ in the state for pedestrians and drivers, report says
This North Texas city is the ‘most dangerous’ in the state for pedestrians and drivers, report says FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
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