Dallas leads the state in the number of deadly crashes per capita

The Brief

  • Dallas has more dangerous and deadly crashes per capita than any other major city in the state of Texas.
  • The chair of the work group tasked with solving the problem believes it’s because of the way Dallas’ streets are designed.
  • The city is working to make changes to about 20 streets to make them safer.

DALLAS A new report shows Dallas has the highest rate of deadly crashes per capita in Texas.

A work group believes that’s because of how streets are designed in Dallas.

Dallas Street Safety

By the numbers:

Years ago, Dallas leaders adopted a policy aimed at reducing traffic crashes and injuries to zero.

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