The Texas Department of Transportation launched a pedestrian safety campaign ahead of the darker months, highlighting that October and November have the highest pedestrian crash rates and urging drivers to watch for walkers, especially in low-light conditions.
Where
Statewide
When
October 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Texas Department of Transportationlaunched campaign and urging driver attention
Jose Flores III16-year-old from San Antonio struck by truck in 2025 crosswalk, died in hospital
Amanda Saucedomother of Jose Flores III, pleading for pedestrian safety awareness
The facts
In 2025, 694 people were killed by vehicles while walking in Texas.12Stated by 2 sources
Nearly 20% of pedestrian deaths in Texas in 2025 occurred in October and November.12Stated by 2 sources
68% of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries in Texas in 2025 happened in dark conditions.12Stated by 2 sources
Pedestrian fatalities in Texas decreased 10% from 2024 to 2025.12Stated by 2 sources
Pedestrian deaths accounted for 18% of all traffic deaths in Texas in 2025.12Stated by 2 sources
TxDOT will deploy street teams throughout October and November with pedestrian safety messages.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Amanda Saucedo Please watch out for pedestrians. Be careful, because no family should have to go through this.2
TxDOT Road safety is a shared responsibility, especially during Halloween and darker months.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
TxDOT urges drivers to watch for pedestrians this holiday season
These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
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