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Car Accidents in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is the 5th largest city in Texas with major highways converging downtown. Here's what you need to know about traffic safety.

Updated: February 2026 • 6 min read
8,500+
Crashes per year
960K
Population
4
Interstate highways
#5
Largest TX city

Most Dangerous Roads in Fort Worth

1. I-35W

The main north-south corridor. Heavy truck traffic from the NAFTA corridor creates serious hazards.

2. I-30

Connects Fort Worth to Dallas. Downtown Fort Worth section is particularly congested.

3. I-20

Southern Fort Worth corridor with high truck volumes from distribution centers.

4. I-820 (Loop)

The Fort Worth loop. Northeast section near I-35W interchange is a crash hotspot.

5. SH-121/SH-183

Northern Fort Worth corridors with mixed residential and commercial traffic.

⚠️ Truck Traffic Warning

Fort Worth is a major logistics hub with Alliance Airport and numerous distribution centers. I-35W and I-20 see exceptionally heavy 18-wheeler traffic, making crashes more severe.

What to Do After an Accident in Fort Worth

  1. 1. Call Fort Worth Police – Non-emergency: (817) 392-4222
  2. 2. Move to safety – Get off the highway if possible
  3. 3. Document everything – Photos, witness info, damage
  4. 4. Exchange information – Insurance and contact details
  5. 5. Get medical care – JPS Health Network or Texas Health FW
  6. 6. Track your reportSet up free monitoring

Fort Worth Crash Report Process

Fort Worth Police reports typically take 5-7 business days to become available. You can:

  • Request through the Fort Worth Police Records Division
  • Access via the Texas CRIS online system
  • Use our free monitoring service

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