Complete Harris County, TX accident reports and news.

Accidents in Harris County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year

In Harris County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.

When an accident happens in Harris County, it is important to do the following immediately:

  • Remain at the crash scene;
  • Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
  • Call the police;
  • Exchange information with other drivers;
  • Get contact information from witnesses;
  • Inform your insurance company;
  • Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
  • Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
  • Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.

An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.

After a Harris County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.

Most recent accident reports

Houston, TX
Accident Date: 
Tue, 12/31/2013
A driver died after he slammed his car into the wall of the Westpark Tollway, according to HPD. Police say the driver way going westbound on the tollway when the driver lost control around 2am on Wednesday. The car collided with the wall. The driver died on impact.
Houston, TX
Accident Date: 
Mon, 12/30/2013
A man was arrested after crashing his car during a police chase and then trying to run from officers. A police officer saw a car driving erratically on Richmond near Shepard around 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston, TX
Accident Date: 
Mon, 12/23/2013

A woman was killed early Christmas Eve morning after she was crushed by her own car in northwest Houston.

Police said the 24-year-old woman was headed westbound on Hempstead Highway around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning when she lost control of her Mercedes on a curve near Dacoma Street.