AUSTIN, Texas — Speeding remains the leading cause of traffic crashes in Texas, with nearly 160,000 speed-related incidents reported last year.
These crashes resulted in 1,467 fatalities and 5,921 serious injuries statewide. In the San Antonio area alone, 2024 saw 10,703 speeding-related crashes, leading to 123 deaths and 424 serious injuries.
In response, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching “Operation Slowdown,” a high-visibility speed limit enforcement initiative…