Texas in 2013
Deaths 3,389Fatal crashes 3,047Per 100,000 12.8US deaths 32,893
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 2013.
In 2013, 3,389 people died in 3,047 fatal crashes in Texas, 12.8 deaths per 100,000 residents against 10.4 nationally.
The death toll was about level between 2012 (3,408) and 2013 (3,389).
Texas accounted for 10.3% of the 32,893 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
29.9% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
31% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2012 and the nation
| Measure | Texas 2013 | Texas 2012 | United States 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 3,389 | 3,408 | 32,893 |
| Fatal crashes | 3,047 | 3,033 | 30,202 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 12.8 | 13.1 | 10.4 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 30% | 30% | 30% |
Counties in 2013
Every county with a fatal crash in 2013, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 238 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 2013?
3,389 people in 3,047 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2013 file, or 12.8 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Texas had the most crash deaths in 2013?
Harris County with 369 deaths in 351 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2013 compare with 2012 in Texas?
3,389 deaths against 3,408 in 2012 (+-1%). Nationally the 2013 total was 32,893.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2013 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.