Texas in 1993
Deaths 3,043Fatal crashes 2,698Per 100,000 —US deaths 40,150
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1993.
In 1993, 3,043 people died in 2,698 fatal crashes in Texas.
The death toll was about level between 1992 (3,059) and 1993 (3,043).
Texas accounted for 7.6% of the 40,150 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
40.1% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1992 and the nation
| Measure | Texas 1993 | Texas 1992 | United States 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 3,043 | 3,059 | 40,150 |
| Fatal crashes | 2,698 | 2,691 | 35,780 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 40% | 42% | 35% |
Counties in 1993
Every county with a fatal crash in 1993, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 230 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Texas in 1993?
3,043 people in 2,698 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1993 file.
Which county in Texas had the most crash deaths in 1993?
Harris County with 340 deaths in 306 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1993 compare with 1992 in Texas?
3,043 deaths against 3,059 in 1992 (+-1%). Nationally the 1993 total was 40,150.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1993 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.