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Car accidents in Plano are the leading cause of injury and death for residents and visitors alike
Everyone knows that car collisions happen regularly, and sometimes result in fatalities, but most people don't really think about what that means in terms of the cost to society. We tend to view car accidents as tragedies that affect the people involved, but we rarely think through how the costs of first responders from the Plano Police Department, the Plano Fire and Rescue Department, as well as clean-up efforts by various Plano and Collin County government agencies, which of course add up for the taxpayers.
What are the statistics related to Plano motor-vehicle crash injuries and deaths?
3,773 people lost their lives on Texas roadways in the 55,797 crashes reported in 2016. In Collin County, there were 50 fatalities in 2016, and there were 13,764 total crashes that year in the county. Clearly, we have a long way to go in improving safety for drivers in the Plano area.
What is the cost of car crashes to the government agencies in Plano and across Texas?
According to the State of Texas Department of Transportation, the cost of motor vehicle accidents statewide was $38,600,000,000 in 2016. This is a staggering amount when you consider that in comparison, the annual cost to end world hunger is estimated to be $30,000,000,000. In this context, it is easy to see why Plano and Texas government agencies work hard to improve safety and to reduce dangers on Plano roadways.
Where do most car accidents happen in Plano?
According to the Plano Police Department, some of the most dangerous roadways in the Plano area are:
- Coit Road & State Highway 190 Westbound Service Road: 47 accidents
- Dallas North Tollway Service Road Northbound & Legacy Drive: 47 accidents
- Dallas North Tollway Service Road Southbound & West Parker Road: 44 accidents
- East Plano Parkway & US 75 Service Road: 43 accidents
- Independence Parkway & State Highway 121 Service Road: 40 accidents
- Legacy Drive & State Highway 121 Service Road: 39 accidents
- Custer Road & West Spring Creek Parkway: 36 accidents
- McDermott Road & Ohio Drive: 36 accidents
What are some primary causes of Plano car accidents?
Recent statistics show clearly what we have always known - that drunk driving and distracted driving are two main causes of Plano car accidents, injuries, and fatalities. According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, in 2016, 635 crashes that were related to drunk driving in Collin County, and 3,296 crashes related to distracted driving in Collin County. Clearly, we have a long way to go to end these dangerous and selfish driving behaviors that are wreaking havoc on Plano roadways.
If you have been injured in a car collision, you will need a great Plano accident attorney to help
No matter how much we eradicate dangerous driving behaviors like drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and other actions that put Plano drivers at risk, car accidents will continue to happen. When a less serious crash happens, often someone can manage the insurance claim without help. When a serious injury car accident happens, or when a fatality occurs, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Mullen and Mullen lawyer.
Most recent accident reports
A 39-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening when a pickup truck crashed into his first-floor apartment at a complex on Sycamore School Road in Fort Worth, Texas.
Type: Car Accident
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Asleep at Wheel/Driver FatigueA suspected drunk driving incident in Uptown Dallas resulted in the death of a 29-year-old woman and injuries to two others on Sunday, November 30, 2025, according to an arrest warrant affidavit released by Dallas police.
A tragic collision on U.S. Highway 287 in Grand Prairie claimed one life and left two others with serious injuries Wednesday evening, according to Grand Prairie Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m.
Type: Car Accident
A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon in Dallas, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to the incident around 4:10 p.m.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Hit and RunA devastating train-vehicle collision in Tarrant County on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, resulted in the death of a 5-year-old boy after the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter train.
Type: Car Accident
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Train AccidentA Dallas police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department's Internal Affairs Division investigates a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred earlier this year.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of 23-year-old Aya Knox in the early morning hours of Saturday in Downtown Dallas. According to Dallas Police, the fatal collision occurred around 4:40 a.m.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
A devastating wrong-way collision on Interstate 30 near Henderson Street in Fort Worth has left a tight-knit community mourning the loss of 22-year-old Totiana Nicole Samuels, a mother of two young children.
Type: Car Accident
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Wrong-way CrashOn the morning of Thursday, October 23, 2025, a tragic hit-and-run collision claimed the life of 71-year-old Barbara Wood as she walked her dog in a marked crosswalk on The Station Boulevard in Sachse, Texas.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Hit and RunA devastating multi-vehicle collision on the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas, claimed the life of a Dallas resident during the Tuesday morning commute on the busy thoroughfare. The fatal incident occurred around 6:30 a.m.
Type: Truck Accident
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Hit and RunA Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) bus was involved in a collision with another vehicle near the White Rock station on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response and temporary service suspension in the area.
Type: Bus Accident
A serious multi-vehicle collision on Northwest Highway 287 in North Fort Worth resulted in critical injuries to one man during the early morning hours of Friday.
Type: Car Accident
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Ejected from VehicleA dangerous wrong-way driving incident on Fort Worth's South Freeway resulted in a multi-vehicle collision early Monday morning, leaving two people injured and closing the express lanes indefinitely. The crash occurred around 2:15 a.m.
Type: Car Accident
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Wrong-way CrashIn the early morning hours of Saturday, a tragic sequence of events on Interstate 35E in DeSoto, Texas resulted in one fatality and left two women fighting for their lives. According to DeSoto police, the incident began around 2:30 a.m.
Type: Car Accident
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Pedestrian AccidentA tragic single-vehicle accident on President George Bush Turnpike in Dallas County claimed the life of a 46-year-old Dallas man on Thursday afternoon.
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Thursday, November 6, 2025Roadway:
President George Bush Turnpike
Type: Truck Accident
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Tire IssueIn the early morning hours of Saturday, a fire engine's strategic positioning prevented potential tragedy on U.S. 287 near downtown Fort Worth when a truck crashed into the parked emergency vehicle.
Type: Car Accident
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Police and Government VehiclesA devastating traffic collision in Farmers Branch, Texas, claimed one life and left multiple people seriously injured in the early morning hours of Saturday. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m.
Type: Car Accident
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Red Light RunningA pedestrian was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident on Halloween night in southeast Dallas, according to the Dallas Police Department. The fatal collision occurred in the 2100 block of East Ledbetter Drive shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Hit and RunOn the morning of October 23, Fort Worth police officers and civilian bystanders responded to a critical crash scene on Interstate 30 between Eastchase Parkway and Cooks Lane that resulted in the ejection of a mother and her one-year-old
Type: Car Accident
North Texas commuters faced significant delays Friday morning as multiple collisions shut down lanes across major highways in Dallas and Addison. The most serious incident occurred around 7:00 a.m.
Type: Car Accident
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