¿Cuáles son las carreteras más peligrosas de Dallas?

Dallas is a city on the move. With a population of over 1.3 million people and a massive network of highways connecting the Metroplex, our roads are always packed. Dallas serves as a major hub for North Texas, which means we share our streets with everything from daily commuters and school buses to massive commercial 18-wheelers. 

Knowing the most dangerous roads in Dallas isn’t just about trivia; it’s about staying safe. Every time you merge onto a freeway or cross a busy intersection, you are navigating a high-risk environment. At Freese & Goss, we see the real-world impact of these hazards every day. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, you don’t have to handle it alone. Call us at (214) 761-6623 o rellene nuestro formulario en línea para un free consultation. 

When we talk about the most dangerous highways in Dallas, we have to look at the massive interstates that carry hundreds of thousands of vehicles daily. These roads are notorious for high speeds, heavy congestion, and frequent construction.

I-35E (Stemmons Freeway)

The Stemmons Freeway is often cited as one of the deadliest stretches of road in the entire state. The section extending from the I-30 interchange through Exit 434 is particularly hazardous. According to recent data, this stretch has seen an average of 4.1 fatal accidents per mile. The danger here comes from a mix of rapid lane changes, heavy merging from downtown traffic, and a constant flow of semi-trucks.

In 2018había 20,401 traffic crashes along I-35 across Texas, resulting in 153 deaths and 471 serious injuries. Speeding continues to be one of the leading causes of fatal crashes along the corridor, along with peatones attempting to cross the highway and failing to yield the right of way. 

I-635 (Autopista LBJ)

The intersection of I-635 and Skillman Street is officially one of the most crash-prone spots in the city, averaging over 256 crashes per year. The “High-Five” interchange and the complex layering of overpasses can confuse even seasoned drivers, leading to high-speed rear-end collisions and sideswipes.

Loop 12 (Texas 12 Loop)

Loop 12 is a unique hazard because it changes character as it circles the city. The stretch from South Lancaster Road to Longacre Lane is especially dangerous. 

In fact, Loop 12 has been a primary focus of the city’s “Vision Zero” safety plan because it accounts for a disproportionate number of severe accidents. Recent figures show nearly 500 severe accidents occurred on Loop 12 over a five-year span.

Interstate 30 (I-30)

Interstate 30 is one of the most dangerous highways running through Dallas County, especially near the downtown corridor where traffic congestion and sudden lane shifts are common. Drivers often encounter a mix of high-speed traffic and abrupt slowdowns, which increases the risk of collisions.

What makes I-30 particularly concerning is its deadly crash rate. In 2022, 12 people died in crashes on the I-30, placing it among the deadliest roads in the country.

Marvin D. Love Freeway (US-67) in South Dallas

Ranked among the most dangerous highways in the state, with high speeds, short entrance ramps, and dense traffic, creating a high risk for deadly collisions.

It’s not just the big interstates that pose a threat. Many of the most dangerous roads in Dallas are major arterial streets where high speeds meet frequent stop-and-go traffic. According to Dallas’s Vision Zero Action Plan, just 4% of city streets account for nearly 59% of all traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

Some areas of Dallas, known as “high lesión networks,” account for a disproportionate share of serious crashes. The Vision Zero HIN database tracks the number of Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) incidents for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, highlighting the corridors where crashes are most severe.

Key surface streets identified as the most dangerous include:

• Buckner Boulevard: Multiple high-risk segments, including Lake June Road to Great Trinity Forest Way (24 vehicle KSI, 4 pedestrian KSI, 1 bicycle KSI), Interstate 30 to Forney Road (20 vehicle KSI, 1 pedestrian KSI, 1 bicycle KSI)y Lake June Road to Bruton Road (18 vehicle KSI, 3 pedestrian KSI), make Buckner one of Dallas’s deadliest corridors due to high speeds, frequent driveways, and heavy cross traffic.
• Northwest Highway: Dangerous stretches from Walton Walker Boulevard to Harry Hines Boulevard (21 vehicle KSI, 1 bicycle KSI) y Harry Hines to Timberline Drive (17 vehicle KSI, 6 pedestrian KSI, 1 bicycle KSI) see a high number of severe crashes, with wide lanes and constant traffic merges contributing to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle injuries.
• Storey Road: Between the Irving city limit and Northwest Highway (18 vehicle KSI, 1 pedestrian KSI, 1 bicycle KSI), this short corridor has a surprisingly high concentration of serious injuries, making it a persistent safety concern.
• Second Avenue: From Elsie Faye Heggins Street to U.S. Highway 175 (16 vehicle KSI, 4 pedestrian KSI), pedestrian injuries are a major concern, and vehicle crashes remain significant.
• Corinth Street: Between East 8th Street and Stella Avenue (16 pedestrian KSI, 1 vehicle KSI), this area is particularly hazardous for pedestrians, reflecting high-risk crossing points and fast-moving traffic.
• Ledbetter Drive: Sections between IH-35E and University Hills and from South Lancaster Road to Great Trinity Forest Way continue to see serious vehicle and pedestrian injuries, amplified by commercial traffic and wide, fast-moving lanes.
• Jim Miller Road: The stretch from Scyene Road to Forney Road repeatedly appears in the High Injury Network, with multiple KSI incidents involving vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

When a crash happens, you need more than just a abogado—you need a team that knows these highways and roads intimately, understands what causes accidents, and fights relentlessly for the compensation you deserve. That’s Freese & Goss. With decades of experience and over $1 billion recovered for clients nationwide, Freese & Goss know how to hold the right parties accountable.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call (214) 761-6623 o rellene nuestro formulario en línea now for a free consultation. Your recovery starts with the team that knows Dallas roads.

Dallas has earned a troubling reputation as one of the most dangerous large cities in Texas for pedestrians. A 2023–2024 report from a Dallas City Council work group found that pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries remain alarmingly high, even as the city’s overall numbers show a slight decline.

En 2023, Dallas vio 71 fatal pedestrian crashes and 198 severe injury crashes, while in 2024, the numbers were nearly the same: 71 muertes and 162 serious injuries. 

On a per capita basis, pedestrians in Dallas were 57% more likely to be killed or seriously injured than residents in Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio. Through November 2025, preliminary numbers show some improvement, with 38 fatal crashes and 108 severe injuries.

The work group identified several factors contributing to these dangers, including:

• High speed limits and wide lanes that encourage fast driving
• A lack of pedestrian-friendly street design and infrastructure
• Unsafe sidewalk conditions, especially during construction
• Streets that prioritize traffic flow and cost efficiency over safety

Certain areas of the city are especially hazardous for pedestrians and cyclists, with streets like Bucle 12, Bulevar Harry Hines, and parts of downtown seeing some of the highest concentrations of severe crashes. Recent tragedies, including multiple fatal crashes at night in the Design District and downtown.

Timing is everything. Data from the Departamento de Transportes de Texas (TxDOT) and local safety studies show that the risk of an accident shifts depending on the clock.

Weekday rush hours in Dallas bring heavy traffic, which often leads to reckless and aggressive driving. The most congested periods are typically from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the morning and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the evening.

However, late-night hours, particularly between midnight and 3 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings, remain the most dangerous times for crashes to occur.

Understanding why certain roads in Dallas are so dangerous starts with looking at what drivers do wrong. According to 2024 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) data, the most common causes of accidents include:

• Exceso de velocidad: The leading factor in fatal crashes, contributing to nearly 30% of deaths in Dallas.
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Alcohol was responsible for over 1,050 deaths statewide in 2024, with incidents peaking on Sunday mornings around 2 a.m.
• Conducción distraída: Caused 380 deaths and thousands of injuries, often involving phone use in stop-and-go traffic.
• No ceder el paso: A top cause of collisions at busy intersections, such as I-635 and Midway Road.

Dallas streets are busy, fast, and, at times, unforgiving. 

En Freese & Goss, we see firsthand the consequences of these hazards. With más de 77 años de experiencia combinada y más de 1 billón de pesos recuperados for clients nationwide, our attorneys know what it takes to fight for justice after serious injury.

If you or a loved one has been hurt on Dallas roads, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Llámenos hoy mismo al (214) 761-6623 o rellene nuestro formulario en línea to schedule a free consultation.

Your safety matters, and so does having the right team on your side when the worst happens.