The data sets under this section provide comprehensive information on various aspects of traffic and transportation in Texas. They include crash data, roadway data, vehicle data, driver license and citation data, and injury surveillance data. These resources are essential for analyzing traffic incidents and supporting law enforcement, public health officials, researchers, and other traffic record stakeholders in making informed decisions, effectively improving road safety.
CORE TRAFFIC RECORDS DATA
Crash Data
The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) website offers a range of tools and resources for accessing traffic data. Users can view annual summary reports, create custom queries with the CRIS Query Tool, request publicly available data, or download large data sets. Law enforcement agencies submitting crash reports via TxDOT’s CRASH website can also access MicroStrategy, a business intelligence tool for analyzing crash data, with available training and pre-prepared reports. Information on MicroStrategy training can be found here, and information on which pre-prepared reports are available can be found here.
Roadway Data
TxDOT annually publishes its roadway inventory data in a variety of common GIS and tabular formats. Data includes GIS linework and all roadway inventory attributes. TxDOT provides access to the roadway inventory through its website.
Vehicle Data
Permitted users can request motor vehicle data through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) website. A fee applies depending on the number of records requested. Motor vehicle information is protected by the Driver Privacy Protection Act. Only requestors who certify the intended use is for a permitted use may have access to this protected information.
Driver License and Citation Data
Public data request forms for driver information can be found on the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) website by filling out a form. Further, aggregated public driver license data is also available to download here. To request driver citation data, users can submit online requests via the TxDPS website. TxDPS also publishes monthly de-identified traffic stop data, which is available for download here. For specific data requests, Texas law enforcement agencies can contact the Highway Safety Operations Center (HSOC) by completing a request form.
INJURY SURVEILLANCE DATA
The DSHS website offers various tools for exploring this data, including visualizations, GIS mapping, and data linking services. These resources aim to enhance public health surveillance, providing accessible and timely information to inform policy and safety initiatives across Texas. Publicly available injury surveillance data for Texas can be accessed through the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) website here.
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND TOOLS
U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau’s provides centralized platform for accessing a wide range of demographic and economic data, including detailed statistics. This site provides users with easy access to datasets on population, housing, income, and more, with the goal of improving the customer experience and simplifying data discovery.
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC WONDER (Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research) is an online database system provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that allows users to access and query a wide variety of public health data, including statistics on traffic-related fatalities and injuries. Through the CDC WONDER system, users can generate custom reports on traffic incidents, including fatalities, injuries, and related factors, by querying specific datasets such as mortality or injury data.
Southwest Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing (SWAgFF) Project
Agricultural transportation-related crashes are a significant safety issue, with AFF (Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishing) workers experiencing higher injury rates than other industries, particularly in the Southwest Agricultural (SWAg) region, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) developed a tool for searching crash records; while the information contained in the webpage is specific to agricultural related crashes, the methodology and Excel tool spreadsheet can be applied to any topic.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
FARS is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. FARS data can be accessed through the FARS Query System for customized reports or by downloading the complete dataset from 1975 to present via the FTP site, which includes detailed information on traffic fatalities, as well as supplementary datasets for trucks and buses involved in fatal accidents.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI)
The IIHS and HLDI provide comprehensive data on vehicle safety and insurance losses. IIHS focuses on crashworthiness ratings through various crash tests, crash avoidance technologies, headlight performance, and vehicle safety features, along with safety recommendations. HLDI offers detailed information on insurance losses, including collision, comprehensive, and liability claims, and analyzes trends in vehicle safety, repair costs, and theft. The complete bibliography of IIHS-HLDI research topics can be found here. Additionally, the IIHS TechData website provides registered users access to the technical data and reports that support the Institute’s vehicle evaluations.
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is a grant program funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to support law enforcement agencies in addressing specific traffic safety issues. STEP grants provide funding for overtime activities aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities by focusing on enforcement of speeding, impaired driving, lack of restraint use, distracted driving etc. The STEP resource page contains interactive maps, crash data, and useful information for law enforcement regarding the program.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) provides a public inquiry system that allows users to access and verify various information related to alcoholic beverage licenses and applications in Texas. The website includes features for checking the status of licenses and applications, administrative violations etc.
Texas Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Exchange (BP|CX)
The Texas Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Exchange (BP|CX) is TxDOT’s official statewide repository for all bicycle and pedestrian counts. Many cities, MPOs, and other local agencies also voluntarily contribute their bicycle and pedestrian counts to the Count Exchange.
Texas Demographic Center
The Texas Demographic Center (TDC), part of the U.S. Census Bureau’s State Data Center (SDC) program, provides detailed demographic data specific to Texas. It offers easy access to population, housing, income, and other key statistics, supporting data-driven decision-making. As part of the SDC program, the TDC also aids the Census Bureau in areas such as geography, product testing, and community partnerships, helping make data more accessible at the local level.
Texas Impaired Driving Task Force
The Texas Impaired Driving Task Force is a coalition of safety stakeholders committed to eliminating deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving in Texas. Supported by a TxDOT’s Behavioral Traffic Safety Grant and administered by TTI, the task force meets quarterly to discuss countermeasures and emerging issues related to impaired driving. The task force website offers links to numerous resources, including infographics, interactive tools, fact sheets, and more related to impaired driving.
Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP)
The Traffic Safety Division of TxDOT, working in conjunction with the Center for Transportation Safety at TTI, leads the state strategic highway safety planning process. Stakeholders from across the State, representing local, regional and state agencies, law enforcement, industry and advocates, engineers, clinicians, and educators actively participate in the process. The Texas SHSP focuses offers data on seven emphasis areas: Distracted Driving, Intersection Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Impaired Driving, Older Road Users, Speeding, and Roadway and Lane Departures.