US 67 in Texas: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 250 fatal crashes on US 67 in Texas killed 290 people, the 15th most of any numbered road in Texas. In 2024 there were 32 fatal crashes and 35 deaths on the road.
An US route running through 22 counties of Texas. All fatal crashes in Texas.
Deaths on US 67 in Texas by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32 | 35 |
| 2023 | 28 | 35 |
| 2022 | 33 | 38 |
| 2021 | 29 | 35 |
| 2020 | 19 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 | 24 |
| 2018 | 21 | 23 |
| 2017 | 28 | 34 |
| 2016 | 22 | 22 |
| 2015 | 16 | 22 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on US 67 in Texas: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Dallas County County had the most fatal crashes on US 67 from 2015 to 2024: 41, with 41 deaths. Dallas, Johnson and Erath counties together held 40% of fatal crashes in US 67 in Texas from 2015 to 2024; the 15 listed held 93%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas County | 4 | 41 | 41 |
| 2 | Johnson County | 2 | 32 | 42 |
| 3 | Erath County | 3 | 27 | 31 |
| 4 | Tom Green County | 2 | 20 | 22 |
| 5 | Somervell County | 4 | 19 | 27 |
| 6 | Presidio County | 4 | 16 | 18 |
| 7 | Bowie County | 2 | 16 | 17 |
| 8 | Comanche County | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| 9 | Ellis County | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| 10 | Titus County | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| 11 | Pecos County | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 12 | Brewster County | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 13 | Morris County | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| 14 | Brown County | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 15 | Coleman County | 1 | 5 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on US 67 in Texas
The heaviest slot is Sunday, midnight to 4 am, with 14 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 3 pm to 4 pm; the worst month is July.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5.6 percent, 14 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 5.6 percent, 14 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan7.6%
- Feb8.0%
- Mar7.2%
- Apr7.6%
- May8.8%
- Jun8.0%
- Jul12.0%
- Aug9.6%
- Sep6.8%
- Oct8.4%
- Nov6.4%
- Dec9.6%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on US 67 in Texas first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in most fatal crashes, 52%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 17%, a rollover in 13%, a pedestrian in 12%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 130 | 52% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 43 | 17% |
| Rollover | 32 | 13% |
| Pedestrian | 30 | 12% |
| Other | 9 | 3.6% |
| Cyclist | 4 | 1.6% |
| Parked vehicle | 2 | 0.8% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes on US 67 in Texas compare with the state
A drinking driver was recorded in 18% of fatal crashes in US 67 in Texas from 2015 to 2024, below the Texas share of 26%; speeding in 29%, below the Texas share of 32%; a hit-and-run in 4.0%, below the Texas share of 7.6%; a driver recorded as distracted in 15%, above the Texas share of 10%; 40% of passenger-vehicle occupants killed with belt use known were unbelted, below the Texas share of 45%. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Texas. A share is only given over 20 crashes.
| US 67 | Texas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 65% | 38% | above the Texas share |
| At or near an intersection | 19% | 22% | below the Texas share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 32% | 31% | about the same as the Texas share |
| A drinking driver | 18% | 26% | below the Texas share |
| Speeding | 29% | 32% | below the Texas share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 15% | 10% | above the Texas share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 40% | 45% | below the Texas share |
| Hit-and-run | 4.0% | 7.6% | below the Texas share |
| A motorcycle involved | 13% | 14% | about the same as the Texas share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 11% | 18% | below the Texas share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes in US 67 in Texas
- How many fatal crashes have there been on US 67 in Texas?
- 250 fatal crashes killed 290 people on US 67 in Texas from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 32 fatal crashes and 35 deaths.
- Where on US 67 in Texas do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Dallas County had the most fatal crashes on US 67 from 2015 to 2024: 41, with 41 deaths. Johnson County was second with 32.
- When do fatal crashes on US 67 in Texas happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Sunday, midnight to 4 am, with 14 fatal crashes.
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Where the US 67 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 67 in Texas (filed under 36 spellings, such as "US-67", "US-67 7TH ST", "US-67 E", "US-67 HENDERSON ST"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. The full method.