Texas recorded 847 fatalities in large truck crashes in 2025, making it the deadliest state in the nation for commercial vehicle accidents for the third consecutive year, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The report, released June 2, 2026, found that Texas accounted for nearly 18% of all large truck fatalities in the United States despite representing only about 9% of the nation's total vehicle miles traveled. Researchers attributed the disparity to the state's high volume of commercial freight traffic, particularly along the I-10, I-35, and I-20 corridors.
Harris County, which includes Houston, recorded the highest number of truck accident fatalities of any county in the nation with 94 deaths. Bexar County (San Antonio) and Dallas County followed with 67 and 61 fatalities respectively.
Legal experts say the statistics underscore the importance of acting quickly after a truck accident. Unlike passenger vehicle crashes, truck accident cases involve multiple potentially liable parties — the driver, the trucking company, the cargo owner, and sometimes the vehicle manufacturer. Evidence including black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records can be overwritten or destroyed within days if not preserved through legal action.
"The statute of limitations in Texas is two years, but the evidence window is much shorter," said a truck accident attorney familiar with the cases. "Families who wait months to consult an attorney often find that critical evidence has already been lost."
If you lost a loved one or were seriously injured in a Texas truck accident, contact Juan Cordero Lawyers for a free consultation. There is no fee unless they win your case.
