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Top 5 Deadliest Roads in Dallas
Texas is known for having some of the most dangerous roads in the country -- Dallas is no exception.
McGilberry & Shirer, LLP have developed a dashboard that reveals crash fatality data throughout Texas. The dashboard uses newly released datasets by the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and cleanly breaks down motor vehicle crashes across Texas.
This tool gives insight into each counties trends over the last five years and categorizes them.
Below are the 5 most dangerous roads in Dallas during 2016.
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1. Hampton Road
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2. Interstate 20 - Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
3. Interstate 635 - Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
4. 75 Central Expressway
5. SL 12 Ledbetter, Dr
Fatalities By Sex & Age
A majority of the fatalities in 2016 involved drivers between the ages of 25-44. 139 fatalities were males, accounting for 75% of the total fatality rate. In 2016, there were 52 alcohol involved fatalities. Unfortunately, this number jumped to 60 in 2017.
Fatal Crashes on The Rise
In 2016, Dallas saw a 28.4% hike in the number of passenger vehicle accidents. Luckily, motorcycle accidents decreased by nearly 53% between 2015 and 2016. Primary crash contributing factors included cars, pedestrians and traffic lights/utility poles. In 2017, there were 194 fatalities.
A closer look at the numbers reveals a very sad reality. Dallas accidents have spiked in the last few years. This data should be a reminder to always drive safe on our roads.
Never drive under the influence and avoid and distractions when behind the wheel.