Dallas County recorded 3,857 commercial truck crashes in 2024—one of the highest rates in Texas. If you've been injured on I-35E, I-30, or I-635, our network of experienced Dallas truck accident attorneys can help you fight for maximum compensation.
Dallas has the worst fatal crash rate among large US cities—14 deaths per 100,000 residents. I-35E through Dallas is the deadliest highway in Texas with 27.9 fatal accidents per 100 miles. Time is critical—trucking companies deploy investigation teams immediately.
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Dallas sits at the crossroads of America's freight network. I-35 connects Mexico to Canada, while I-20 and I-30 move freight east-west. Major distribution centers make DFW one of the busiest trucking hubs in the nation.
The deadliest highway in Texas. I-35E runs through Dallas connecting Mexico to Canada. Heavy commercial traffic, constant construction, and high speeds create extremely dangerous conditions.
The LBJ Freeway loops through north Dallas with massive truck traffic serving distribution centers. Frequent lane changes and merging create dangerous conflict zones.
Connects Dallas to Fort Worth and continues east to Arkansas. The Mixmaster interchange where I-30 meets I-35E is particularly hazardous for truck accidents.
A critical route for cross-country freight moving through southern Dallas County. High truck volumes and varying speed zones contribute to accidents.
Runs north from downtown Dallas through Richardson and Plano. Delivery trucks serving businesses mix with commuter traffic creating daily hazards.
Connects Dallas to Frisco and beyond. High speeds combined with frequent exits to business parks and distribution centers create accident-prone conditions.
Dallas has the worst fatal crash rate among large US cities—14 deaths per 100,000 residents annually. Dallas County recorded 3,857 commercial truck crashes in 2024, making it one of the most dangerous metropolitan areas for trucking accidents in Texas.
The reasons are clear: Dallas sits at the crossroads of America's freight network. The I-35 corridor connects Mexico to Canada, passing directly through DFW. The I-20 and I-30 corridors move freight east-west across Texas and beyond. Major distribution centers for Amazon, FedEx, UPS, Walmart, and other retailers have transformed Dallas-Fort Worth into one of the largest logistics hubs in the nation.
Critical: I-35E through Dallas is the deadliest highway in Texas with 27.9 fatal accidents per 100 miles. The High Five Interchange and Mixmaster are two of the most dangerous junctions in the state.
Dallas truck accident settlements typically range from $100,000 for moderate injuries to over $5 million for catastrophic cases. Texas has no cap on economic damages, meaning you can recover the full value of your medical expenses, lost wages, and future earning capacity.
Common causes include: driver fatigue from long cross-country hauls on I-35 and I-20; distracted driving; speeding on the LBJ Freeway; failure to maintain assured clear distance; improper lane changes; and driving under the influence. Dallas's role as a distribution hub means high truck density on urban highways.
Texas gives you two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit. Evidence preservation should begin immediately.
Texas follows a 51% bar rule. You can recover if you're 50% or less at fault. Recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
Texas does not cap economic damages. Recover the full value of medical expenses, lost wages, and future earning capacity.
In cases of gross negligence—falsified logs, known safety violations, impaired driving—Texas allows punitive damages.
Don't let trucking companies take advantage of you. Our network of experienced Dallas truck accident attorneys has recovered over $1.2 billion for victims.
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