Pasadena, Texas Accident Statistics 2023-2024 [Updated September 2024]
This comprehensive report examines traffic accident data in Pasadena, Texas, covering the period from January 1st, 2023, to September 24th, 2024.
The dataset was provided by the official TxDOT Crash Records Information System.
The report delves into detailed analyses of crash fatalities, high-risk locations, driver demographics, and contributing factors to accidents.
Key Findings:
During the January 1st, 2023 – September 24th, 2024 reporting period, Pasadena, Texas experienced a total of 6,904 traffic accidents. Of these incidents, 16 resulted in fatalities, accounting for a total of 19 deaths.
Specifically, there were 2 accidents that each resulted in two fatalities, totaling 4 deaths, and 14 accidents that each resulted in one fatality, totaling 14 deaths. The remaining 6,888 accidents involved no fatalities.
Table of Contents
Top 10 Streets with the Highest Accident Rates in Pasadena, TX
The safety of our roadways remains a paramount concern for the residents and officials of Pasadena, Texas. An in-depth analysis of the city’s crash statistics for the years 2023-2024 highlights specific streets that have been identified as significant hotspots for traffic accidents.
Most Dangerous Streets in Pasadena, Texas
- SH225: 729 total accidents
- SPENCER HWY: 605 total accidents
- RED BLUFF RD: 524 total accidents
- FAIRMONT PKWY: 495 total accidents
- SL0008: 465 total accidents
- E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S: 364 total accidents
- SHAVER ST: 342 total accidents
- BURKE RD: 211 total accidents
- PRESTON AVE: 206 total accidents
- SOUTHMORE AVE: 187 total accidents
Demographics
The data below highlights critical areas concerning road safety, driver demographics, and prevalent factors contributing to accidents.
Driver Demographics
- Average Age of Drivers Involved: The average age of drivers involved in crashes was 34.6 years. This suggests that both younger and middle-aged drivers are significantly represented in accident data.
Accidents Involving Young and Underage Drivers
- Accidents with Young Drivers: There were 2,683 accidents involving young drivers 25 years and younger.
- Underage Driver Accidents: A notable 1,144 accidents involved drivers under the age of 18.
Licensing Issues
- Unlicensed Driver Accidents: 1,355 accidents involved unlicensed drivers.
Specific Accident Types and Contributing Factors
- Alcohol-Related Accidents: There were 65 alcohol-related accidents, indicating that driving under the influence remains a significant safety issue.
- Failure to Yield Accidents: 1,321 accidents were attributed to failure to yield, making it one of the leading contributing factors in crashes.
- Hit-and-Run Accidents: With 888 incidents, hit-and-run accidents pose a challenge for law enforcement and community safety.
- Ejection Accidents: There were 18 accidents where occupants were ejected from the vehicle, often associated with high-speed impacts and lack of seatbelt use.
- Fatal Accidents: Tragically, 16 fatal accidents occurred, emphasizing the critical need for improved road safety measures.
- Motorcycle Accidents: 69 accidents involved motorcycles, highlighting the vulnerability of motorcyclists on the road.
School-Related Accidents
- School Bus Accidents: 70 accidents involved school buses.
- School Zone Accidents: There were 31 accidents within school zones.
Crash Severity by Gender
This section presents an analysis of vehicle crash data in Pasadena, Texas, for the years 2023-2024, with a focus on the relationship between the gender of persons involved and the severity of crashes.
Detailed Findings
Total Accidents Involving Males: 5,702
- Fatal Injuries: 15 (0.26%)
- Suspected Serious Injuries: 111 (1.95%)
- Suspected Minor Injuries: 591 (10.36%)
- Possible Injuries: 690 (12.10%)
- Not Injured: 4,295 (75.34%)
Total Accidents Involving Females: 4,776
- Fatal Injuries: 8 (0.17%)
- Suspected Serious Injuries: 71 (1.49%)
- Suspected Minor Injuries: 517 (10.82%)
- Possible Injuries: 630 (13.19%)
- Not Injured: 3,550 (74.33%)
Total Accidents Involving Unknown Gender: 406
- Fatal Injuries: 2 (0.49%)
- Suspected Serious Injuries: 5 (1.23%)
- Suspected Minor Injuries: 27 (6.65%)
- Possible Injuries: 22 (5.42%)
- Not Injured: 350 (86.21%)
Total Accidents by Day of the Week
The total number of accidents for each day of the week is as follows:
- Friday: 1,126 accidents
- Wednesday: 1,101 accidents
- Tuesday: 1,063 accidents
- Thursday: 1,075 accidents
- Monday: 1,022 accidents
- Saturday: 846 accidents
- Sunday: 671 accidents
Key Observations
Highest Accident Day: Friday experienced the highest number of accidents, accounting for approximately 18% of the weekly total.
Lowest Accident Day: Sunday had the fewest accidents, representing about 11% of the weekly accidents.
Weekday vs. Weekend: There is a significant increase in accidents during weekdays compared to weekends. Weekdays (Monday through Friday) accounted for approximately 76% of all accidents.
Driver License Class and Accident Statistics
During the 2023-2024 period in Pasadena, Texas, a total of 19,405 traffic accidents were recorded, categorized based on the driver’s license class. The data reveals significant insights into which driver groups were most involved in accidents:
Class C License Holders
The majority of accidents involved drivers with a Class C license, accounting for 13,072 incidents (approximately 67.4% of all accidents). This class typically includes standard passenger vehicle operators.
Unlicensed Drivers
A notable 3,395 accidents (17.5%) involved unlicensed drivers. This high percentage highlights concerns about unlicensed driving contributing significantly to traffic incidents.
Unknown License Class
There were 808 accidents (4.2%) where the driver’s license class was unknown.
Class A and B License Holders
Drivers with a Class A license were involved in 592 accidents (3.1%), while those with a Class B license accounted for 576 accidents (3.0%). These classes are typically associated with commercial vehicle operation.
Out-of-State and Other Licenses
412 accidents (2.1%) involved drivers with other or out-of-state licenses.
Combined License Classes
- Class C and M (Motorcycle) License Holders: Involved in 248 accidents (1.3%).
- Class A and M License Holders Involved in 70 accidents (0.4%).
- Class B and M License Holders Involved in 58 accidents (0.3%).
- No Data and Class M License
There were 172 accidents (0.9%) with no data on the driver’s license class, and 2 accidents involving Class M (motorcycle-only) license holders.
Crash Severity Analysis in Pasadena, Texas
A total of 6,904 traffic accidents were recorded during this period. These accidents have been categorized based on the severity of injuries sustained by the individuals involved, following the standard classification system:
- N – Not Injured
- C – Possible Injury
- B – Suspected Minor Injury
- A – Suspected Serious Injury
- K – Fatal Injury
- 99 – Unknown
Detailed Breakdown
| Crash Severity | Total Accidents | Percentage of Total Accidents |
|---|---|---|
| N – Not Injured | 5,115 | 74.1% |
| C – Possible Injury | 824 | 11.9% |
| B – Suspected Minor Injury | 687 | 10.0% |
| A – Suspected Serious Injury | 121 | 1.8% |
| K – Fatal Injury | 16 | 0.2% |
| 99 – Unknown | 141 | 2.0% |
| Total | 6,904 | 100% |
Analysis
No Injury Accidents (N): The majority of accidents, accounting for 74.1% of the total, resulted in no injuries. This indicates that while collisions are frequent, most are minor incidents without physical harm to the individuals involved.
Possible Injuries (C): About 11.9% of accidents involved individuals who possibly sustained injuries. These cases may require medical examination to rule out injuries, highlighting the importance of prompt medical attention after an accident.
Suspected Minor Injuries (B): Accidents suspected to have caused minor injuries constituted 10.0% of the total accidents. These incidents often result in slight injuries that may not be life-threatening but can still have significant personal and economic impacts.
Suspected Serious Injuries (A): Serious injuries were suspected in 1.8% of accidents. Such accidents can have severe consequences for the individuals involved and may require substantial medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Fatal Injuries (K): Tragically, 16 accidents, representing 0.2% of the total, resulted in fatalities. Each fatality is a profound loss, underscoring the critical need for ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and prevent such outcomes.
Unknown Severity (99): A small portion of accidents (2.0%) had an unknown severity classification. This category indicates gaps in data reporting or recording, suggesting an area for improvement in data collection processes.
Key Observations
The proportion of accidents resulting in no injuries remains significantly high, emphasizing that most accidents are non-injury incidents.
The combined percentage of accidents resulting in possible or minor injuries is approximately 21.9%, indicating that nearly one in five accidents may involve some level of injury.
Serious and fatal injuries together make up about 2.0% of all accidents. While this is a small percentage, the impact of these accidents is substantial on the affected individuals and the community.
The presence of unknown severity cases suggests a need for better data collection and reporting practices to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of accident outcomes.
Accidents by Driver’s License Issued State
The vast majority of accidents involved drivers licensed in Texas, totaling 6,448 incidents. This underscores that local drivers are predominantly involved in traffic accidents within the city.
Out-of-state drivers accounted for a smaller, yet notable, portion of accidents. The states with the highest numbers include:
- Louisiana: 49 accidents
- Florida: 26 accidents
- California: 26 accidents
- Mississippi: 19 accidents
- Georgia: 15 accidents
Additionally, there were 17 accidents involving drivers licensed in Mexico, highlighting cross-border traffic’s impact on local road safety.
In summary, while Texas-licensed drivers are involved in the majority of accidents in Pasadena, there is a significant presence of drivers from other states and countries.
Analysis of Objects Struck
The crash data for Pasadena, Texas, during the 2023-2024 period provides valuable insights into the types of objects involved in vehicular accidents within the city.
Fixed Objects Struck: the data reveals the following as the most frequently struck objects:
- Median Barriers (Concrete or Cable): There were 104 occurrences of vehicles striking median barriers. This suggests that median barriers are critical points of impact and may require additional safety features or driver awareness initiatives.
- Overturned Vehicles: Accidents resulting in 55 occurrences of vehicles overturning indicate potential issues with vehicle stability, road conditions, or driver behavior that warrant further investigation.
- Curbs: With 51 occurrences, collisions involving curbs highlight areas where road design or lack of driver attention may be factors.
- Fences: There were 53 occurrences of vehicles hitting fences, suggesting that properties adjacent to roadways are at risk and may benefit from protective barriers.
- Trees, Shrubs, Landscaping: Vegetation was struck in 48 occurrences, pointing to the need for clear zones or improved landscaping practices near roadways.
- Houses, Buildings, or Building Fixtures: Impacts involving structures occurred 41 times, indicating potential safety concerns in residential and commercial areas close to traffic.
- Retaining Walls: Collisions with retaining walls also occurred 41 times.
- Luminaire Poles: Collisions with street lighting poles occurred 39 times, suggesting these fixtures are common impact points in accidents.
- Concrete Traffic Barriers (Not in Median): These barriers were struck 45 times, making them notable points of impact.
Vehicle Color and Accident Rates
Key Findings
White Vehicles Lead in Accidents: White-colored vehicles were involved in the highest number of accidents, totaling 2,870 incidents.
Dark-Colored Vehicles Also High in Accidents:
- Black vehicles were the second most involved, with 2,323 accidents.
- Gray vehicles followed closely, involved in 1,735 accidents.
- Silver vehicles accounted for 1,440 accidents.
Mid-Range Accident Numbers:
- Blue vehicles were involved in 1,105 accidents.
- Red vehicles had 1,057 accidents.
Least Involved Vehicle Colors:
Colors such as Pink, Teal (Green), Copper, and Bronze had the lowest accident involvement, each with fewer than 5 incidents:
- Pink: 2 accidents
- Teal (Green): 1 accident
- Copper: 4 accidents
- Bronze: 4 accidents
Most Common Vehicle Makes Involved in Accidents
The following vehicle makes were most frequently involved in traffic accidents:
- Chevrolet: 2,117 accidents
- Ford: 1,819 accidents
- Toyota: 1,475 accidents
- Nissan: 1,081 accidents
- Honda: 867 accidents
- GMC: 584 accidents
- Dodge: 581 accidents
- Unknown (No Data): 500 accidents
- Hyundai: 419 accidents
- Kia: 403 accidents
- Jeep: 379 accidents
- Ram: 328 accidents
- Volkswagen: 166 accidents
- Lexus: 151 accidents
- Cadillac: 149 accidents
Chevrolet and Ford were the top two vehicle makes involved in accidents, accounting for approximately 30% of all reported accidents.
Most Common Vehicle Models Involved in Accidents
The top vehicle models involved in accidents were:
- Ford F-150: 649 accidents
- Chevrolet Silverado: 561 accidents
- Unknown (No Data): 505 accidents
- Toyota Corolla: 350 accidents
- Toyota Camry: 347 accidents
- Honda Accord: 323 accidents
- Nissan Altima: 257 accidents
- Honda Civic: 248 accidents
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 236 accidents
- Chevrolet Malibu: 215 accidents
Pickup trucks like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado were prominently featured in accidents, highlighting their prevalence on the roads.
Accidents by Vehicle Model Year
The distribution of accidents by vehicle model year shows that vehicles from certain years were more frequently involved:
- 2015 & 2018 Model Years: Highest number of accidents (861 accidents each)
- 2016 Model Year: 821 accidents
- 2017 Model Year: 788 accidents
- 2019 Model Year: 775 accidents
- 2020 Model Year: 693 accidents
- 2014 Model Year: 744 accidents
- 2013 Model Year: 654 accidents
- 2021 Model Year: 570 accidents
- 2022 Model Year: 539 accidents
- 2023 Model Year: 476 accidents
Vehicles that are between 5 to 10 years old were involved in the majority of accidents, suggesting that mid-age vehicles may require more maintenance or could be lacking newer safety features.
Accidents by Vehicle Body Style
The accidents were categorized based on the body style of the vehicles involved:
- Passenger Car, 4-Door (P4): 4,056 accidents
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SV): 2,841 accidents
- Pickup Truck (PK): 2,728 accidents
- Passenger Car, 2-Door (P2): 443 accidents
- Van (VN): 354 accidents
- Truck (TR): 258 accidents
- Truck Tractor (TT): 246 accidents
- Unknown (99): 131 accidents
- Motorcycle (MC): 69 accidents
- Police Car/Truck (PC): 60 accidents
Passenger cars, both 4-door and 2-door, were involved in the highest number of accidents, followed closely by SUVs and pickup trucks.
Crash Severity by Vehicle Body Style
The severity of crashes varied across different vehicle body styles:
Passenger Car, 4-Door (P4)
- Not Injured (N): 3,059 accidents
- Possible Injury (C): 497 accidents
- Suspected Minor Injury (B): 396 accidents
- Suspected Serious Injury (A): 55 accidents
- Fatal Injury (K): 6 accidents
Sport Utility Vehicle (SV)
- Not Injured (N): 2,092 accidents
- Possible Injury (C): 389 accidents
- Suspected Minor Injury (B): 298 accidents
- Suspected Serious Injury (A): 40 accidents
- Fatal Injury (K): 4 accidents
Pickup Truck (PK)
- Not Injured (N): 2,065 accidents
- Possible Injury (C): 325 accidents
- Suspected Minor Injury (B): 266 accidents
- Suspected Serious Injury (A): 37 accidents
- Fatal Injury (K): 8 accidents
Pickup trucks had the highest number of fatal accidents among the body styles, with 8 fatal incidents reported.
Final Thoughts
The findings of this report highlight the complexity of traffic safety in Pasadena. Reducing accidents requires a collaborative effort involving government agencies, law enforcement, communities, and individuals. By addressing the identified risk factors through targeted interventions, policy changes, and public education, Pasadena can make significant strides toward improving road safety.
Continuous monitoring and data analysis are crucial to measure the effectiveness of implemented strategies and to adapt to emerging trends. Investing in road safety not only prevents injuries and saves lives but also enhances the overall quality of life for Pasadena’s residents and visitors, fostering a safer and more livable city for all.