The Patel Firm analyzed crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation through August 2026 and compared intersection-related crash patterns across 11 cities. The firm said the interchange at Interstate 35E and Highway 183 recorded the most crashes in Dallas for 2026, with 70. Interstate 35E and Spur 366 had 69 crashes, and Interstate 635 and Skillman Street had 61.
According to the analysis, Dallas had the highest crash severity rate of the 11 cities studied. The firm said 3.7% of crashes in Dallas resulted in serious injuries or fatalities. The lowest rate in the study was 0.5%, in Laredo. The analysis also found that Saturday is the most dangerous day to drive in Dallas, while Friday was the peak day in 10 of the 11 cities.
The firm said failing to control speed was the top contributing factor in Dallas crashes, according to officials. Crashes in Dallas peaked between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. during the evening commute. The most common age of people involved in Dallas crashes was 25. Across all cities studied, the firm said the typical age range was 18 to 26. The full report is available online.