Traffic-related injuries and fatalities remain a significant concern across Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 4,283 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov/)) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
