The Texas Department of Transportation warned that October and November are high-risk months for pedestrian crashes and urged drivers and pedestrians to take precautions as daylight saving time ends and visibility decreases.
Texas Department of Transportationissued pedestrian safety warning
Marc WilliamsTxDOT Executive Director
Amanda Saucedomother of pedestrian fatality victim
Jose Flores III16-year-old pedestrian killed by vehicle in 2025
The facts
In 2025, 694 people were killed by vehicles in Texas while walking.1
Nearly 20% of pedestrian deaths in Texas in 2025 occurred in October and November.1
In 2025, 68% of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries in Texas occurred at night.1
Pedestrian fatalities in Texas decreased by 10% from 2024 to 2025.1
Pedestrian deaths make up 18% of all traffic deaths in Texas.1
In the Atlanta District in 2025, there were 49 pedestrian crashes resulting in nine fatalities and 16 serious injuries.1
The Atlanta District includes Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus and Upshur counties.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Amanda Saucedo, mother of Jose Flores III Please watch out for pedestrians. Be careful, because no family should have to go through this.1
Marc Williams, TxDOT Executive Director When you add low visibility at night to risk near traffic, that risk increases. Drivers and pedestrians need to stay alert, visible and focused.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
TxDOT urges pedestrian safety as days grow shorter
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$$100,000 for bond
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