Collisions in Arlington
Collisions in Arlington
Over the most recent five-year period from 2018-2022 , a total of 32,285 crashes occurred in Arlington ; 20,496 crashes occurred on local roads excluding TxDOT highways ( IH-30 , IH-20 , US 360 , US 287 ) and private streets . The following data presented does not include crashes that occur on TxDOT highways or on private streets in Arlington city limits . Arlington saw an increase in collisions in 2019 , and since then annual collisions have remained steady with the majority involving vehicles . This is in line with national trends during the COVID-19 pandemic where the annual number of collisions remains steady despite changes in travel patterns . Most injury collisions in Arlington are minor or possible injury . The injury severity is reported in crash reports by police officers at the time of the crash .
Although crashes that involve a motorcycle , pedestrian , or bicycle occur much less frequently than vehicle crashes , they also represent a much smaller share of the total trips that occur in Arlington . Additionally , people walking or biking are particularly vulnerable in the event of a collision , as they lack the protection afforded to them by being inside a motor vehicle . As a result , collisions involving people walking or biking are more likely to result in injury and fatality .
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