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Austin

Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and the second largest state capital after Phoenix, Arizona. The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,883,051 as of July 1, 2013. Austin is known for being a center for live music, as well as a center for government and education in Texas.

Major Roadways in Austin

  • Interstate 35 is a major north-south highway that passes through Austin. It enters the state and passes through Dallas, travels south through Austin and San Antonio, and ends at Laredo near the Mexican border.
  • U.S. Route 183 travels from Refugio, Texas to Presho, South Dakota. Austin is the largest city it passes through.
  • U.S. Route 290 is an east-west highway that travels from Harper to the northwest side of Houston.
  • Texas State Highway 71 / Ben White Boulevard runs 253 miles from Brady to Blessing, passing through Austin on the way.
  • Texas State Highway 130 / Pickle Parkway is a highway from Interstate 35 in San Antonio along Interstate 410 and Interstate 10 to east of Seguin, and then travels north as tollway from there to Interstate 35 north of Georgetown.
  • Texas State Highway 45 forms a loop around Austin, existing in two open segments. 

Other Transportation

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Grief support groups in Austin:

My Healing Place is a non-profit organization focused on grief and trauma with the mission to assist children and adults as they move from loss to a full life through therapy, support, education, training and consultation.  The Christi Center offers hope after the death of a loved one by providing support networks, community education and therapeutic activities that are free, peer-based, and ongoing. It was founded by Susan and Don Cox in 1987 after their daughter, Christi, was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Directory of Austin grief support organizations.

Where to find legal assistance after an Austin injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from an Austin personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Austin wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Austin accident lawyer can do to help.

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Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
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Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO)

Go to this link to watch this incredible rescue. This is really hard to watch.

First things first: apparently everyone survived, and the baby and toddler are currently stabilized and recovering in the hospital, but that will not be super helpful to your stress level while/immediately after viewing. If you are currently the mother of young children, have a drink ready or your chosen method of self-care for when the video is done, because you will need it.  

Accident reports by county

Bastrop County, TX - 22
Blanco County, TX - 2
Burnet County, TX - 19
Fayette County, TX - 1
Llano County, TX - 3
Mason County, TX - 1
Travis County, TX - 310
Williamson County, TX - 52

Most recent accident reports

One person taken to hospital after car and school bus collide in Travis County, Texas

Emergency officials are on the scene of an accident involving a school bus on MoPac Expressway. Austin-Travis County EMS said it happened at 1300 North MoPac Expressway near Enfield Road.
Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
North MoPac Expressway near Enfield Road
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
School Bus

Woman killed after three car crash on U.S. 183

A woman has died after a three vehicle crash in southeast Austin.

Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
Roadway: 
South U.S. 183
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

6 people injured, taken to hospital, after two vehicle crash.

A fiery crash in South Austin has injured six people.

Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Ben White and Banister Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

John Mitchell killed, two others injured, after two car crash at intersection.

Police in Cedar Park are investigating a fatal crash.

Around noon on Monday. Jan. 13, police say they responded to a two-vehicle collision at FM 1431 (East Whitestone) and Arrow Point.

Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 1431 (East Whitestone) and Arrow Point
City: 
Cedar Park, TX
Type: Car Accident

Taylar Lessar 17, Nathaniel Gomez 18, killed, Christian Bevil 25, Natalie Mann 21, seriously injured after two car crash

Two teenagers are dead following a two-vehicle accident in Cedar Park on Friday night.

Date: 
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Roadway: 
West Parmer Lane
City: 
Cedar Park, TX
Type: Car Accident

Woman killed, 5 others seriously injured, transported to hospital, after two car crash on FM 812.

A woman is dead after a pin-in accident in southeast Travis County.

Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services said medics responded to a two-vehicle pin-in collision on FM 973/FM 812 around 5:20 p.m. Thursday.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 973/FM 812
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Two men killed, two injured after two cars collide in Austin TX.

Austin police are investigating a fatal collision on the Interstate 35 frontage road in South Austin.

Date: 
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Roadway: 
I-35 frontage road.
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

5 seriously hurt, including two children, after two-car crash on Capital Trail at the Windy Hills Bridge in Austin, Texas

A crash Sunday in Northeast Austin seriously hurt five people. It happened around 6 p.m. on Dessau Road near Parmer Lane.
Date: 
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Roadway: 
Dessau Road near Parmer Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Peggy Howard, Cale Howard, killed after three car crash, driver of second vehicle, Nicolas Wyzycowski arrested.

A collision in Northwest Austin Friday night leaves a mother and son dead.

Date: 
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Roadway: 
FM 620
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Joseph Holan killed when he is struck by car while riding his bike.

Police have identified the bicyclist hit and killed on his way to work in Round Rock.

Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013
Roadway: 
Southbound Interstate 35 between FM 1431 and Old Settlers Boulevard
City: 
Round Rock, TX
Type: Bicycle Accident

Two killed, three injured in multi-car crash on St. Highway 45 in Pflugerville, Texas

A three-car accident on State Highway 45 and Heatherwilde in Pflugerville left two people dead and three injured on Saturday.
Date: 
Friday, December 13, 2013
Roadway: 
State Highway 45
City: 
Pflugerville, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle, Children/Minors Involved

Michael Bonnette killed when car runs off road and hits guardrail, tree.

A man is dead after an early morning crash on Highway 620. It happened around 12:30 a.m. Monday.

Date: 
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Roadway: 
Highway 620
City: 
Austin, TX

Man killed by car while trying to cross U.S. 71/W. Ben White Blvd. in Austin, Texas

Austin police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash. It happened Saturday night at U.S. 71/W. Ben White Blvd. eastbound near S. 1st Street. Police say a man was trying to cross U.S. 71 when a car hit him. The car then struck another car.
Date: 
Friday, December 6, 2013
Roadway: 
U.S. 71/W. Ben White Blvd.
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

One dead in head-on collision on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Austin, TX

One person is dead after a head-on collision on FM 969, or Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, near Nixon Lane.
Date: 
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Roadway: 
Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on