Fort Bend County had 13,217 reported traffic crashes in 2024, about 36 a day. 41 people were killed and 313 seriously injured. These figures come from TxDOT’s annual crash reports, which count every crash a Texas peace officer reports on form CR-3. This page is updated when TxDOT releases a new year.
Source: TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024 (data as of April 9, 2025).
How many crashes happen in Fort Bend County each year?
Reported crashes rose from 9,794 in 2019 to 13,217 in 2024, an increase of about 35%.
| Year | Total crashes | Fatal crashes | People killed | Suspected serious injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9,565 | 26 | 30 | 197 |
| 2019 | 9,794 | 38 | 38 | 174 |
| 2020 | 8,028 | 30 | 31 | 223 |
| 2021 | 9,645 | 49 | 55 | 304 |
| 2022 | 10,518 | 37 | 37 | 311 |
| 2023 | 11,601 | 41 | 44 | 314 |
| 2024 | 13,217 | 38 | 41 | 313 |
From 2020 through 2024, Fort Bend County crashes killed 208 people and seriously injured 1,465.
Source: TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries by County, 2018–2024.
How many people are hurt in Fort Bend crashes?
In 2024, Fort Bend County crashes left:
- 41 people killed
- 313 with suspected serious injuries
- 1,961 with suspected minor injuries
- 2,426 with possible injuries
Most crashes (9,699 of 13,217 in 2024) were reported with no injury.
Source: TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries by County, 2024.
What role does speed play?
TxDOT recorded speed as a factor in 4,250 Fort Bend County crashes in 2024, about a third of all crashes. It was a factor in 19 of the 38 fatal crashes.
| Year | Speed-involved crashes | Fatal | People killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,485 | 11 | 11 |
| 2023 | 4,014 | 14 | 14 |
| 2024 | 4,250 | 19 | 21 |
Source: TxDOT, Speed Involved Crashes and Injuries by County, 2022–2024.
How many crashes involve 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles?
Fort Bend County had 605 crashes involving a commercial motor vehicle in 2024, up from 468 in 2022.
| Year | CMV crashes | Fatal | People killed | Suspected serious injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 468 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 2023 | 474 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 2024 | 605 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
“Commercial motor vehicle” is TxDOT’s category for trucks and buses that meet federal commercial definitions.
Source: TxDOT, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Involved Crashes and Injuries by County, 2022–2024.
More: Fort Bend County truck accident lawyer
How many crashes involve distracted or drunk drivers?
In 2024, TxDOT recorded:
- Distracted driving in 1,222 Fort Bend County crashes, 3 of them fatal.
- Alcohol (DUI) in 286 crashes, 7 of them fatal, which killed 9 people.
| Year | Distracted-driver crashes | DUI (alcohol) crashes | DUI fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,077 | 270 | 8 |
| 2023 | 1,126 | 265 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1,222 | 286 | 9 |
Source: TxDOT, Distracted Driver Crashes and Injuries by County; DUI (Alcohol) Crashes and Injuries by County, 2022–2024.
Crashes inside Fort Bend’s cities
City figures count only crashes inside each city’s limits. Many county crashes happen on highways and unincorporated roads outside them.
| City (city limits) | 2024 crashes | People killed (2024) | Suspected serious injuries (2024) | 2020 crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land | 2,189 | 8 | 34 | 1,102 |
| Missouri City | 1,258 | 8 | 48 | 894 |
| Rosenberg | 994 | 1 | 24 | 839 |
| Stafford | 667 | 0 | 20 | 506 |
| Richmond | 248 | 0 | 3 | 193 |
| Fulshear | 163 | 0 | 1 | 36 |
Source: TxDOT, Crashes and Injuries by Cities and Towns, 2020 and 2024. Stafford and Missouri City extend partly into Harris County; TxDOT reports the whole city.
How do I get the crash report for my own crash?
Request it from TxDOT’s Crash Report Online Purchase System using the crash ID, the date and county, or a name. The officer’s report is form CR-3. If you don’t have the crash ID, we can help you find it.
What should I do after a crash in Fort Bend County?
Get checked by a doctor, get the crash report number, and don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before you talk to a lawyer. More: What to do after a crash
Talk to a Fort Bend County car accident lawyer
The Estes Law Firm, P.C. is at 716 S. Union St, Richmond, seven minutes from the Fort Bend County Justice Center. Attorneys Joshua A. Estes and Gary M. Freeman are both Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Free consultation, English or Spanish. No fee or expenses unless we win. Call (281) 238-5400.
About this data: TxDOT counts crashes reported by law enforcement on form CR-3. Crashes that were never reported are not included. TxDOT updates prior years when late reports arrive, so totals can change slightly. Figures on this page come from TxDOT’s published annual reports. They are not the firm’s own analysis of any case.
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