Police in Arlington, Texas, have increased their presence and enforcement on city streets and highways. This is part of the Safe Streets Arlington Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2024. The plan aims to reduce traffic deaths to zero by 2050. It includes a public education campaign and uses data to address dangerous driving behaviors.
On December 2, an Arlington police officer recorded a Mustang GT traveling at 143 mph on State Highway 360. The driver was racing another car and exceeded the speed limit by more than double. Police arrested the driver for reckless driving. The department shared this incident on social media to warn about the risks of speeding.
Traffic fatalities in Arlington have decreased. As of December 5, 2025, there were 30 traffic deaths, down from 37 in 2024 and 43 in 2023. Police Chief Al Jones said the department will continue efforts to reduce crashes, especially those linked to speeding and risky driving…