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Austin Reports 98 Traffic Fatalities in 2025, Down From 103 in 2024

Aiden V. Crossfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance 98 traffic fatalities reported in Austin as of Dec. 28, 2025 2024 saw 103 deaths, a slight increase from 94 in 2023 Record-high 122...

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Austin Traffic Fatalities Reach 93 in 2025, Down from 103 in 2024

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

By Dec. 20, 2025, Austin has recorded 93 traffic fatalities, a drop from 103 in 2024 and 94 in 2023, but still below the record 122 in 2022. Data...

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Austin Records 93 Traffic Fatalities in 2025, Slightly Down From 103 in 2024

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Austin’s roadways have claimed 93 lives in 2025, a small decline from the 103 fatalities recorded last year. The city’s traffic‑safety department has...

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Austin’s Pilot Left-Turn Safety Program Cuts Pedestrian Crashes by 46%

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Austin’s latest traffic safety initiative is delivering measurable results for pedestrians across the city. The pilot program, focused on left‑turn...

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Austin Traffic Fatalities Surge to 91 in 2025, Down From Record 122 in 2022

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Austin has already lost 91 lives to traffic crashes this year, a grim tally that eclipses the 94 deaths recorded in 2023 but falls short of the...