According to data obtained through the Texas Department of Transportation Crash Records Information System, Tarrant County recorded 16,398 crashes from January 1 through June 30, 2026. During the same six-month period in 2025, the county recorded 16,100 crashes.
That means Tarrant County experienced 298 more reported car and truck wrecks, an increase of approximately 1.9%.
The increase in injuries was even greater. Tarrant County crashes injured 8,128 people during the first half of 2026, compared with 7,784 during the same period in 2025. That represents 344 additional injuries, an increase of approximately 4.4%.
Although the number of crashes and total injuries increased, Tarrant County recorded fewer traffic deaths and fewer suspected serious injuries than during the first half of 2025.
For someone injured in a Fort Worth or Tarrant County car accident, these statistics are more than numbers. A serious wreck can lead to emergency treatment, ongoing pain, missed work, vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and pressure from an insurance company to settle before the full extent of the injuries is known.
The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in car, truck, and commercial vehicle wrecks throughout Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, North Richland Hills, and the rest of Tarrant County.
Tarrant County Crash Statistics Increased in 2026
From January 1 through June 30, 2026, Tarrant County recorded:
16,398 reported crashes, compared with 16,100 during the first half of 2025. That was an increase of 298 crashes, or approximately 1.9%.
33,772 units involved, compared with 33,120 in 2025. That represents an increase of 652 vehicles and other units, or approximately 2%.
42,223 people involved, compared with 41,833 in 2025. That was an increase of 390 people, or approximately 0.9%.
8,128 injured people, compared with 7,784 in 2025. That represents 344 additional injuries, or an increase of approximately 4.4%.
511 suspected serious injuries, compared with 528 during the first half of 2025. That was a decrease of 17 suspected serious injuries, or approximately 3.2%.
94 traffic deaths, compared with 104 in 2025. That represents 10 fewer deaths, or a decrease of approximately 9.6%.
Tarrant County averaged approximately 91 reported crashes and 45 injured people every day during the first six months of 2026.
On average, someone was killed in a Tarrant County traffic crash approximately every 46 hours.
The “persons involved” category should not be confused with the number of injured people. It generally includes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and others involved in the reported crashes, whether they were injured or not.
Tarrant County Injuries Increased Faster Than Crashes
The total number of Tarrant County crashes increased by approximately 1.9%, but the number of injured people rose by approximately 4.4%.
In other words, Tarrant County did not simply experience more reported wrecks. The number of people injured increased at more than twice the rate of the overall crash total.
The data presents a mixed picture. Traffic deaths declined from 104 to 94, and suspected serious injuries declined from 528 to 511. However, an additional 344 people were injured.
Even when an injury is not initially classified as life-threatening, it can still interfere with a person’s ability to work, drive, sleep, care for family members, and perform normal daily activities.
Car accident injuries may include:
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions
Neck and back injuries
Herniated or bulging discs
Shoulder injuries
Broken bones
Knee and leg injuries
Internal organ injuries
Severe cuts and lacerations
Burns
Nerve damage
Permanent scarring
Physical impairment
Chronic pain
Anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Some injuries are not immediately obvious at the scene. Adrenaline can temporarily mask pain, and symptoms involving the head, neck, back, shoulders, knees, or other parts of the body may become more noticeable in the hours or days following a collision.
Anyone experiencing new or worsening symptoms after a wreck should seek appropriate medical attention.
Fort Worth Had More Than Half of Tarrant County’s Crashes
Fort Worth recorded by far the most crashes in Tarrant County during the first half of 2026.
The city had 8,460 reported wrecks, compared with 8,027 during the same period in 2025. That represents an increase of 433 crashes, or approximately 5.4%.
Fort Worth alone accounted for approximately 51.6% of all Tarrant County crashes during the first six months of 2026.
Fort Worth averaged nearly 47 reported crashes every day.
The increase in Fort Worth is particularly significant because the city added more crashes than Tarrant County as a whole. Fort Worth recorded 433 additional crashes, while the countywide total increased by 298. Decreases in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Bedford, Grapevine, and other cities offset part of Fort Worth’s increase.
Tarrant County Cities With the Most Car Wrecks
The Tarrant County cities with the most reported crashes during the first half of 2026 were:
Fort Worth: 8,460 crashes
Fort Worth recorded 433 more crashes than during the first half of 2025, an increase of approximately 5.4%.
Arlington: 2,491 crashes
Arlington recorded 151 fewer crashes than in 2025, a decrease of approximately 5.7%.
Mansfield: 477 crashes
Mansfield had 20 fewer crashes, a decrease of approximately 4%.
Grand Prairie: 420 crashes
The portion of Grand Prairie included in the Tarrant County data recorded 45 fewer crashes, a decrease of approximately 9.7%.
Forest Hill: 387 crashes
Forest Hill recorded one of the largest increases. Its crash total rose from 273 in 2025 to 387 in 2026. That represents 114 additional crashes, an increase of approximately 41.8%.
North Richland Hills: 375 crashes
North Richland Hills recorded 39 fewer crashes, a decrease of approximately 9.4%.
Grapevine: 346 crashes
Grapevine recorded 29 fewer crashes, a decrease of approximately 7.7%.
Euless: 334 crashes
Euless recorded three fewer crashes than during the first half of 2025.
Haltom City: 334 crashes
Haltom City recorded seven fewer crashes, a decrease of approximately 2.1%.
Bedford: 312 crashes
Bedford recorded 63 fewer crashes, a decrease of approximately 16.8%.
Other city totals included:
Outside city limits: 280 crashes
Saginaw: 252
Hurst: 248
Southlake: 230
Lake Worth: 160
Benbrook: 160
Azle: 152
Crowley: 142
Keller: 138
Watauga: 90
Westworth Village: 73
Colleyville: 62
White Settlement: 52
Burleson: 52
River Oaks: 52
Haslet: 46
Kennedale: 45
Dalworthington Gardens: 41
Westlake: 39
Richland Hills: 37
Pantego: 33
Everman: 20
Sansom Park: 19
Edgecliff Village: 13
Lakeside: 8
Westover Hills: 7
Blue Mound: 5
Newark: 3
Flower Mound: 2
Trophy Club: 1
Fort Worth and Arlington together accounted for approximately 66.8% of all Tarrant County crashes during the first half of 2026.
However, raw crash totals do not necessarily prove that one city is inherently more dangerous than another. Larger cities generally have more residents, more commuters, more roadway miles, more major highways, and greater daily traffic volume.
For cities that extend into more than one county, the figures in this article reflect crashes returned by a Tarrant County-filtered search. They do not necessarily represent every crash throughout the entire city.
Forest Hill, Watauga, and Westworth Village Had Notable Increases
Although Fort Worth had the largest numerical increase, several smaller Tarrant County cities experienced significant percentage increases.
Forest Hill
Forest Hill’s crash total increased from 273 to 387. That was an increase of 114 crashes, or approximately 41.8%.
Watauga
Watauga recorded 90 crashes during the first half of 2026, compared with 60 during the same period in 2025. That represents a 50% increase.
Westworth Village
Westworth Village increased from 43 crashes to 73, an increase of approximately 69.8%.
White Settlement
White Settlement recorded 52 crashes, compared with 23 in 2025. That represents 29 additional crashes and an increase of approximately 126%.
Haslet
Haslet increased from 31 crashes to 46, an increase of approximately 48.4%.
Because these cities have smaller overall crash totals, relatively modest numerical changes can produce large percentage increases. The data does not, by itself, explain why the totals changed.
I-35W Had the Most Tarrant County Wrecks
Interstate 35W had more reported crashes than any other listed Tarrant County roadway during the first half of 2026.
I-35W recorded 1,201 crashes, compared with 1,156 during the first half of 2025. That represents 45 additional crashes, an increase of approximately 3.9%.
The total equals an average of approximately 6.6 reported crashes per day on I-35W.
I-20 ranked second with 914 crashes, followed by I-820 with 863 and I-30 with 712.
Although the overall Tarrant County crash total increased, many of the county’s busiest highway corridors recorded fewer crashes than during the first half of 2025.
Tarrant County Roads With the Most Reported Crashes
The Tarrant County roadways with the most reported crashes during the first half of 2026 were:
I-35W: 1,201 crashes
Up from 1,156 in 2025, an increase of approximately 3.9%.
I-20: 914 crashes
Up from 898, an increase of approximately 1.8%.
I-820: 863 crashes
Down from 929, a decrease of approximately 7.1%.
I-30: 712 crashes
Down from 776, a decrease of approximately 8.2%.
U.S. 287: 656 crashes
Down from 719, a decrease of approximately 8.8%.
State Highway 360: 574 crashes
Down from 654, a decrease of approximately 12.2%.
State Highway 183: 521 crashes
Down from 631, a decrease of approximately 17.4%.
State Highway 121: 416 crashes
Down from 544, a decrease of approximately 23.5%.
FM 157: 348 crashes
Down from 408, a decrease of approximately 14.7%.
U.S. 377: 257 crashes
Down from 279, a decrease of approximately 7.9%.
State Highway 199: 232 crashes
Down from 246, a decrease of approximately 5.7%.
State Highway 180: 180 crashes
Down from 220, a decrease of approximately 18.2%.
Beach Street: 178 crashes
Up from 146, an increase of approximately 21.9%.
State Highway 114: 141 crashes
Up from 135, an increase of approximately 4.4%.
Hulen Street: 132 crashes
Up from 113, an increase of approximately 16.8%.
FM 1220: 119 crashes
Down from 139, a decrease of approximately 14.4%.
FM 1187: 115 crashes
Up from 114.
Matlock Road: 114 crashes
Down from 124, a decrease of approximately 8.1%.
FM 1709: 109 crashes
Unchanged from 2025.
McCart Avenue: 105 crashes
Up from 102.
State Highway 26: 103 crashes
Down from 104.
The eight leading highway corridors—I-35W, I-20, I-820, I-30, U.S. 287, SH 360, SH 183, and SH 121—collectively recorded 5,857 crashes during the first half of 2026.
That represents approximately 35.7% of all reported Tarrant County crashes.
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Most Major Tarrant County Highways Recorded Fewer Crashes
I-35W and I-20 experienced increases, but most of the county’s other major highways recorded fewer crashes.
Among the listed roadways:
SH 121 declined by 128 crashes, or approximately 23.5%.
SH 183 declined by 110 crashes, or approximately 17.4%.
SH 360 declined by 80 crashes, or approximately 12.2%.
I-820 declined by 66 crashes, or approximately 7.1%.
I-30 declined by 64 crashes, or approximately 8.2%.
U.S. 287 declined by 63 crashes, or approximately 8.8%.
FM 157 declined by 60 crashes, or approximately 14.7%.
SH 180 declined by 40 crashes, or approximately 18.2%.
Despite these decreases, the countywide crash total increased by 298.
This suggests that Tarrant County’s overall increase was not driven solely by the busiest interstate and state highway corridors. Additional crashes were spread across other highways, arterial roads, and local streets.
Beach Street and Hulen Street Recorded More Wrecks
Several heavily traveled Fort Worth surface roads moved in the opposite direction from many of the major highways.
Beach Street recorded 178 crashes during the first half of 2026, compared with 146 in 2025. That represents 32 additional crashes and an increase of approximately 21.9%.
Hulen Street increased from 113 crashes to 132, an increase of approximately 16.8%.
McCart Avenue increased slightly from 102 crashes to 105.
Surface-street crashes can involve turning vehicles, traffic lights, driveways, pedestrians, bicyclists, stopped traffic, and vehicles entering or leaving businesses. Even when speeds are lower than on an interstate, these collisions can cause serious injuries.
Are I-35W and I-20 the Most Dangerous Roads in Tarrant County?
The crash totals show that I-35W and I-20 had the most reported wrecks among the listed roadways, but raw totals do not necessarily establish that they were the county’s most dangerous roads.
Major highways carry substantially more vehicles and cover more miles than smaller roadways. A meaningful crash-rate comparison would require additional information, such as:
Daily traffic volume
Vehicle miles traveled
Roadway length
Number of lanes
Construction activity
Types of intersections
Speed limits
Crash severity
Time of day
Weather and roadway conditions
These figures identify where crashes were reported most frequently. They do not definitively establish the risk presented by each mile traveled.
Road labels in the TxDOT system can also divide the same general corridor among highway numbers, business routes, frontage roads, and local street names. Categories should not automatically be combined without reviewing the underlying crash records.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes Remained Nearly Unchanged
Tarrant County recorded 1,146 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles during the first half of 2026.
During the same period in 2025, the county recorded 1,154 CMV crashes.
That represents a decrease of only eight crashes, or approximately 0.7%.
The commercial motor vehicle crash total remained effectively unchanged even as the countywide number of crashes increased.
Commercial motor vehicles can include more than traditional tractor-trailers. Depending on how a vehicle is classified and used, the category may include:
18-wheelers
Tractor-trailers
Delivery trucks
Box trucks
Dump trucks
Garbage trucks
Work trucks
Buses
Construction vehicles
Cargo vehicles
Other vehicles used for commercial purposes
A collision involving an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle can require a different investigation from an ordinary passenger-car accident.
Potentially responsible parties may include:
The commercial driver
The trucking company
The driver’s employer
The vehicle owner
A maintenance contractor
A cargo-loading company
A broker or shipper
A vehicle or parts manufacturer
An insurance carrier
Another driver or company that contributed to the crash
Important evidence may include electronic logging data, engine-control information, dash-camera footage, dispatch records, driver qualification files, maintenance records, inspection reports, cargo documents, cellphone records, company safety policies, and post-crash drug or alcohol testing.
Much of this evidence may be controlled by the trucking company or its insurance carrier and can become more difficult to obtain as time passes.
Why Fort Worth Highway Wreck Claims Can Be Complicated
A collision on I-35W, I-20, I-820, I-30, U.S. 287, SH 360, SH 183, SH 121, or another major Tarrant County highway may involve:
High vehicle speeds
Multiple lanes of traffic
Sudden lane changes
Merging vehicles
Construction zones
Congestion
Multiple vehicles
Commercial trucks
Rideshare or delivery vehicles
Debris or unsecured cargo
Serious or fatal injuries
Drivers may give conflicting accounts of the collision. One insurance company may blame another driver. A commercial carrier may argue that its driver was not responsible or was an independent contractor. Multiple insurers may point fingers at one another.
Evidence that may help determine how a Tarrant County highway wreck happened includes:
The police crash report
Photographs of the scene
Vehicle damage
Witness statements
Dash-camera recordings
Business surveillance footage
Traffic-camera footage
License plate reader information
Vehicle event-data recorder information
Cellphone records
Roadway marks and debris
Commercial driver logs
Dispatch records
Maintenance and inspection documents
Medical records documenting the injuries
Some evidence can disappear quickly. Vehicles may be repaired, sold, or destroyed. Video recordings may be overwritten. Physical evidence may be removed from the roadway, and witnesses may become difficult to locate.
Early investigation can be particularly important when a collision causes a serious injury, involves disputed responsibility, or includes a commercial vehicle.
What Should You Do After a Fort Worth or Tarrant County Car Accident?
The appropriate steps depend on the circumstances, but an injured person should generally focus first on safety and medical needs.
Call 911
Request police and emergency medical assistance when needed.
A police investigation can create an official record of the collision and may identify the involved drivers, vehicles, witnesses, insurance companies, and apparent contributing factors.
Even if the police do not come to the scene, you may still have a valid personal injury claim. Exchange information, document the wreck, and seek appropriate medical care.
Do not rely solely on the other driver to describe the crash when calling 911. The other driver may tell the dispatcher that no one is injured or minimize what occurred.
Move to a Safe Location if Possible
Avoid remaining exposed to moving traffic, particularly after a crash on I-35W, I-20, I-820, I-30, or another high-speed roadway.
Follow the instructions of police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel.
Document the Crash Scene
If you can do so safely, photograph or record:
Every involved vehicle
Vehicle damage
License plates
The surrounding road
Traffic lights and signs
Lane markings
Skid marks
Debris
Construction conditions
Weather conditions
Visible injuries
Photographs and videos can preserve details that may disappear after the vehicles are moved and the road is cleared.
Identify Witnesses
Obtain the names and contact information of anyone who saw the collision.
Do not assume every witness will be identified in the police report. A neutral witness may be particularly important when the drivers disagree about how the wreck occurred.
Seek Appropriate Medical Care
Some injuries become more noticeable after the initial shock and adrenaline wear off.
Describe your symptoms accurately and follow reasonable medical instructions. Do not exaggerate your symptoms, but do not minimize them either.
A delay in treatment may allow an insurance company to argue that the injury was minor, occurred later, or was unrelated to the wreck.
Preserve Evidence and Records
Keep copies of:
Crash report information
Photographs and videos
Witness information
Medical records
Medical bills
Prescription receipts
Repair estimates
Total-loss documents
Rental-car expenses
Towing and storage bills
Wage-loss records
Insurance letters and emails
Notes about pain, symptoms, and physical limitations
Be Careful When Speaking With Insurance Companies
The other driver’s insurance company may contact you quickly and request a recorded statement.
An adjuster may also ask you to sign a broad authorization allowing the company to obtain years of unrelated medical records.
Understand what the insurance company is requesting before agreeing. The adjuster may sound helpful, but the insurer’s financial interest is to minimize the amount it pays.
Do Not Rush Into a Final Settlement
The full effects of an injury may not be known immediately.
An insurance company may offer money before you know whether you will need physical therapy, injections, specialist treatment, surgery, or long-term care.
Accepting a settlement and signing a release generally ends the claim. You ordinarily cannot return later and request additional compensation if your condition worsens or new medical expenses arise.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Tarrant County Car Wreck?
The compensation available after a Fort Worth or Tarrant County car accident depends on the facts, evidence, applicable insurance coverage, and Texas law.
A personal injury claim may include compensation for:
Past medical expenses
Future medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Physical pain
Mental anguish
Physical impairment
Disfigurement
Property damage
Rental-car or loss-of-use expenses
Other legally recoverable losses
A serious injury claim should account for more than the bills that have already arrived. It may also need to consider future treatment, permanent limitations, reduced ability to work, and the effect the injuries have on the person’s daily life.
What if the At-Fault Driver Does Not Have Enough Insurance?
Texas drivers do not always carry enough liability insurance to fully compensate someone who has suffered a serious injury.
Possible sources of additional coverage may include:
Uninsured motorist coverage
Underinsured motorist coverage
Personal injury protection
Commercial insurance
Employer-provided coverage
Coverage belonging to the vehicle owner
Rideshare or delivery-company coverage
An umbrella or excess liability policy
Coverage available from another responsible party
Determining what coverage applies can require reviewing the policies, vehicle ownership, employment relationships, and how the vehicles were being used at the time of the crash.
How a Fort Worth Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
A car accident claim involves more than proving that two vehicles collided.
The injured person must generally establish who was responsible, connect the injuries and losses to the wreck, document the damages, and identify available insurance coverage.
The Wooley Law Firm can help by:
Investigating how the collision happened
Obtaining available police reports and evidence
Identifying and contacting witnesses
Preserving photographs and video
Searching for nearby surveillance footage
Determining which parties may be responsible
Identifying available insurance policies
Reviewing medical records and bills
Documenting lost income and other damages
Communicating with insurance companies
Responding to attempts to shift blame
Negotiating a potential settlement
Filing a lawsuit when necessary
Preparing the case for trial when a fair settlement is not offered
Every car accident claim is different.
The value of a Tarrant County personal injury case may depend on:
How the collision occurred
Whether responsibility is disputed
The severity of the injuries
The amount and type of medical treatment
Whether future medical care is needed
Lost wages or reduced earning ability
Permanent impairment or scarring
Available insurance coverage
The credibility of the evidence
How the injuries affected the person’s life
No attorney can guarantee the outcome or value of a claim without reviewing the specific facts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarrant County Car Wrecks
How many crashes occurred in Tarrant County during the first half of 2026?
Tarrant County recorded 16,398 crashes from January 1 through June 30, 2026.
That was 298 more crashes than during the same period in 2025, an increase of approximately 1.9%.
How many people were injured in Tarrant County crashes?
The data showed 8,128 injured people during the first half of 2026, including 511 suspected serious injuries.
Total injuries increased by approximately 4.4% compared with the first half of 2025.
How many people died in Tarrant County traffic crashes?
Tarrant County recorded 94 traffic deaths during the first six months of 2026.
That was 10 fewer deaths than during the same period in 2025, a decrease of approximately 9.6%.
Which Tarrant County city had the most car wrecks?
Fort Worth had 8,460 reported crashes, representing approximately 51.6% of all Tarrant County crashes.
Arlington ranked second with 2,491 crashes, followed by Mansfield with 477.
Which road had the most crashes in Tarrant County?
I-35W had the highest raw total among the listed roadways, with 1,201 crashes.
I-20 ranked second with 914 crashes, followed by I-820 with 863.
These totals do not account for traffic volume or roadway length and should not be treated as crash-rate rankings.
How many commercial vehicle crashes occurred in Tarrant County?
Tarrant County recorded 1,146 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles during the first half of 2026.
That was eight fewer than during the same period in 2025.
Do I still have a case if the police did not come to the accident?
Possibly. A police report can be helpful, but it is not the only evidence that can establish responsibility.
Photographs, vehicle damage, witness statements, video recordings, medical records, and testimony from the involved drivers may also help prove what happened.
Should I give the other driver’s insurance company a recorded statement?
You should understand who is requesting the statement, why it is being requested, and how it may be used before agreeing.
The other driver’s insurer may ask questions intended to limit its responsibility or shift part of the blame to you.
When should I contact a car accident lawyer?
It may help to contact an attorney early when a wreck causes injuries, substantial medical treatment, missed work, disputed responsibility, an uninsured driver, multiple vehicles, or a commercial vehicle.
Evidence may become more difficult to obtain with time. However, the urgency and applicable legal deadlines depend on the facts of the case.
How long do I have to file a Texas car accident lawsuit?
Texas generally applies a two-year limitations period to many personal injury claims, but exceptions and shorter notice requirements may apply.
Claims involving a city, county, government vehicle, public transportation provider, or other governmental entity may require formal notice much sooner than two years.
Because deadlines depend on the circumstances, injured people should not assume they have two full years to begin investigating or pursuing a claim.
How much does it cost to hire The Wooley Law Firm?
The Wooley Law Firm offers free consultations for personal injury cases.
You do not pay attorney’s fees unless the firm obtains a recovery for you.
Injured in a Fort Worth or Tarrant County Car Accident?
If you were injured in a wreck in Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Forest Hill, North Richland Hills, Grapevine, Euless, Haltom City, Bedford, or elsewhere in Tarrant County, The Wooley Law Firm can review what happened and explain the options that may be available.
We represent people injured in car, truck, 18-wheeler, delivery-vehicle, rideshare, motorcycle, pedestrian, and commercial motor vehicle collisions.
Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation.
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You can also contact The Wooley Law Firm online.
Data Methodology and Limitations
The statistics in this article were obtained through TxDOT Crash Records Information System queries limited to Tarrant County and the periods January 1 through June 30, 2025, and January 1 through June 30, 2026.
TxDOT explains that CRIS data is based on Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Reports processed by the agency. Records may be updated as crash reports and supplemental information are received.
City and roadway figures are raw crash totals. They are not adjusted for population, traffic volume, roadway length, or vehicle miles traveled.
A crash’s city or roadway classification reflects the CRIS record and the applicable search parameters. The data cannot independently explain why crash totals changed or establish responsibility for any particular collision.
Disclaimer
This article is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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