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Texas Sees 1,400 Daily Road Crashes: TxDOT El Paso Urges Defensive Driving to Save Lives

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Every day, 1,400 crashes occur on Texas roads, underscoring the urgent need for defensive driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), defensive driving habits can help prevent accidents and save lives. In 2025, Texas recorded more than 538,000 traffic crashes, resulting in nearly 4,000 fatalities—an average of 10 lives lost The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has urged the state's roads to adopt defensive driving, which can prevent accidents and save lives. In 2025, Texas experienced over 538,000 traffic crashes, resulting in nearly 4,000 fatalities, an average of 10 lives lost each day. TxDot spokesperson Lauren Macias-Cervantes emphasized the importance of adopting defensive driving techniques such as staying alert and anticipating hazards. These include using turn signals, allowing extra space, and slowing down in neighborhoods. The agency also encourages drivers to practice kindness behind the wheel, avoiding road rage, and showing courtesy. Speeding remains the leading contributor to crashes statewide. Never driving while impaired can significantly impact the ability of a driver safely.

Texas Sees 1,400 Daily Road Crashes: TxDOT El Paso Urges Defensive Driving to Save Lives

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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Every day, 1,400 crashes occur on Texas roads, underscoring the urgent need for defensive driving. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), defensive driving ... [2021 symbols]


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