Texas's Most Dangerous Highways for Truck Accidents, According to New Analysis

A new analysis of TxDOT data byby Angel Reyes & Associates ranks stretches of Texas highway by truck crash and fatality rates, with the Permian Basin leading both lists

DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis by personal injury law firm Angel Reyes & Associates reveals exactly where commercial truck crashes are most likely to occur, and where they turn deadly. Examining five years of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) data, the firm mapped nearly 58,000 miles of state highway into 25-mile segments, uncovering exactly where severe crashes and fatalities are most concentrated.

SH 349 between Patricia and Midland in the Permian Basin is the deadliest stretch in the study by fatal crash rate, with nearly three in 10 truck injury crashes (29.2%) involving a death. By overall crash rate, SH 158 through Midland ranks first, at 56.5 truck injury crashes per 100 million truck miles, or 3.9 times the study average.

"Texas is one of the top trucking states in the country, and this analysis shows the risk is not spread evenly across our roads," said Angel Reyes, founder and managing partner of Angel Reyes & Associates. "Many of the deadliest corridors are rural state highways where trucks make up nearly half of traffic and posted speeds approaching 75 miles per hour. Drivers who use these roads every day should learn about the increased risk of potential crashes. The findings should push us toward a serious conversation about how freight traffic is managed on them."

The Angel Reyes & Associates analysis highlighted several key findings across the state, including:

• The Permian Basin dominates. Stretches of SH 349 and SH 158 around Midland are the only segments to rank on both the crash rate and fatality rate lists, and eight of the 11 deadliest segments in the study are in the region.
• Dallas has the most crashes, but not the deadliest. I-635 recorded 285 truck injury crashes, the most of any segment in Texas and roughly one every six days, yet a crash there is less likely to be fatal than the study average.
• East Texas has the most lethal road. On US 79 near the Louisiana line, one in three truck injury crashes killed someone.
• Rural highways are the common thread. Nine of the 10 deadliest segments are rural, with trucks making up nearly 30 percent of traffic, compared with about 13 percent on the segments with the highest crash rates.

Headquartered in Dallas, Angel Reyes & Associates has spent over 30 years representing truck and commercial vehicle crash victims across Texas and has recovered more than $1 billion for clients. The firm emphasizes that improving safety on these corridors starts with drivers, employers and local leaders understanding where the greatest risks are.

To view the complete rankings, the interactive map and the full methodology behind the analysis, please visit reyeslaw.com.

About Angel Reyes & Associates

Founded in 1993 by Angel Reyes, Angel Reyes & Associates is a Texas personal injury firm dedicated to giving everyday Texans a voice against powerful insurance companies. The firm specializes in motor vehicle accident cases, including car crashes, truck accidents, rideshare incidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents and pedestrian accidents. With offices statewide, Angel Reyes & Associates has helped over 70,000 personal injury victims recover over $1 billion in compensation. The firm has been AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, and multiple attorneys at the firm have been named to the Texas Monthly Super Lawyers list. To learn more, visit reyeslaw.com.

SOURCE Angel Reyes & Associates