After a motor vehicle accident, law enforcement officers will typically prepare an accident report. These accident reports are included in a state-wide database that is maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).  As required by state law, TxDOT is responsible for collecting and analyzing motor vehicle traffic accidents and provide public findings. These TxDOT statistics can be helpful in understanding causes of traffic accidents and assist in developing programs and public awareness campaigns to minimize motor vehicle accidents.  The most recent data available is for the year 2019.

In 2019, the Texas Department of Transportation reported 560,952 total crashes occurred in the state of Texas. Of these crashes, 3,288 involved fatalities and 197,841 involved injuries. 

Alcohol-related accidents was one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in Texas 2019. Of the 24,617 alcohol-related crashes, 886 people were killed.

State-wide Alcohol-Related Crash Statistics (2019)

• 14% of alcohol-related deaths involved people aged 40 and under
• 94% of alcohol-related deaths involved people aged 25 and under
• Saturday was the deadliest day followed by Sunday
• The peak hours for fatal crashes occurred between the hours of Midnight-4:00 a.m. on all nights
• December was the deadliest month followed by August

Montgomery County Alcohol-Related Crash Statistics (2019)

• 462 crashes involving alcohol were reported
• 17 people were killed in alcohol-related deaths
• 334 people were injured in alcohol-related crashes
• 9 people under the age of 40 were killed; 6 of these were under the age of 25

Tips To Avoid Being Involved In An Accident With a Drunk Driver

Even though we all know drinking and driving can result in serious injury or death, people still do it. It's likely you have passed a drunk driver at some point. To minimize your chances of being in a motor vehicle accident with a drunk driver, consider the following:

• Try To Avoid Driving Late At Night - Automobile accidents can happen at any time and any place. However, the likelihood of being involved in an accident with a drunk driver increases in the late and early morning hours, particularly Midnight to 4:00 a.m. If you can avoid being out late at night, do it. You might be a safe and careful driver, but a drunk driver isn't.

• Drunks Like Holidays – Holidays can be a hazardous time to be on the roads, especially late at night. Be extra vigilant while driving during a holiday.

• Don't Follow Too Close Behind – If you notice a car driving erratically, try to keep your distance. Don't try to pass. Stay far away as possible and call 9-1-1 to report the driving behavior.

• Be Extra Careful At Intersections – Many drunk driving accidents occur at road intersections. Take extra caution during your approach, particularly in the late and very early morning hours. If you're stopped at a red light, don't immediately begin to move forward when your light turns green. Look both ways first to gauge the traffic approaching the intersection from your sides.

• Don't Drive After Drinking – Obviously. Your reaction time is slowed and your ability to quickly react is impaired. This is the best defense against you being involved in a drunk driving accident.

If you or a loved one need help from an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact the Montgomery County, TX Personal Injury Lawyers at Hernandez Redden Sunosky, LLP. Call 713.981.4100. Our lawyers can help you find answers and obtain monetary compensation for any lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

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